After ‘bullying’ claim, MCA candidate invites DAP rival to ‘written discussion’
DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook had ticked off MCA president Wee Ka Siong for picking on Bandar Hilir candidate Leng Chau Yen, who has a speech impediment.
Bandar Hilir candidate Jasmine Lok has invited her DAP rival Leng Chau Yen to engage in a "written discussion" on Facebook in response to concerns surrounding Leng's speech impediment. Lok stated she had "absolutely no intention of bullying" Leng and that her initial invitation to debate was not for personal gains. Lok acknowledged that Leng's debating skills may surpass hers, but emphasized that the real purpose of the debate is to help the people of Melaka understand issues affecting their lives and livelihoods in Bandar Hilir.
The Transport Minister, Loke Siew Fook, had previously criticized MCA president Wee Ka Siong for daring Leng to debate Lok, accusing him of bullying. However, Lok defended Wee, stating he merely supported her invitation to a debate with Leng. Lok proposed the Facebook discussion, stating she would pose questions about Bandar Hilir and surrounding areas for Leng to answer.
She assured that the debate would be open, constructive, and meaningful, not a rigid formality to determine whose debating skills are superior or who would win. The objective is to prioritize the people's interests and provide them with an opportunity to better understand issues directly affecting their daily lives, with voters as the ultimate winners.
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