Loke challenges Wee to debate over transport ministerial records
KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has challenged his predecessor, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, to a debate on their respective records in the transport portfolio.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke challenged his predecessor, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, to a debate regarding their respective records in the transport ministry, according to a recent statement at the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territories DAP annual convention. This challenge came after MCA president proposed a debate between the DAP and MCA candidates for the Bandar Hilir constituency ahead of the Melaka election.
Loke questioned why Wee only proposed a debate for Bandar Hilir and not for other constituencies, suggesting it was an attempt to pressure his candidate, Leng Chau Yen, who has difficulty expressing herself verbally. He argued that the same expectations should be applied to MCA candidates in other constituencies if Wee believed debates were necessary.
Loke, who was previously transport minister from 2018 to 2020 and returned to the role in December 2022, stated that he has no issue with political debates but was puzzled by Wee's focus on a single constituency.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Loke challenges ‘bully’ Wee to debate on transport achievements freemalaysiatoday.com
- Loke challenges Wee to debate over transport ministers' track records thevibes.com
- 'I can face you too': Loke challenges Wee to debate malaysiakini.com
