Lepas didakwa ‘buli’, calon MCA jemput pesaing DAP ‘perbincangan bertulis’

Jasmine Lok, a candidate for the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) in Bandar Hilir, has invited her DAP opponent, Leng Chau Yen, to engage in a written debate on Facebook, following concerns about Leng's speech impediment. Lok stated that she has no intention of bullying Leng, and the initial invitation to debate was not made for personal publicity.

Upon hearing Leng's speech, Lok felt confident in her opponent's ability, acknowledging that Leng's debating skills might surpass hers. The primary purpose of this debate is to provide the public with a deeper understanding of the issues affecting their lives in Melaka, particularly in Bandar Hilir, she said. This follows Deputy President of DAP, Loke Siew Fook, criticizing MCA President Wee Ka Siong for challenging Leng, who has a speech impediment, and accusing him of bullying.

Loke, who is also the Transport Minister, challenged Wee, who has held that portfolio before, to debate their achievements while serving as Transport Minister. However, Lok defended Wee, stating that she was merely expressing support for her invitation to Leng to debate. She proposed the written debate on Facebook and will raise questions about the Bandar Hilir area and surrounding issues for Leng to answer.

"Leng will have ample opportunity to answer all my questions and present her own questions about Bandar Hilir," she said. The debate is not intended to determine who is the better debater or who will win or lose. "Our objective is to place the interests of the public first and give them the chance to better understand the various issues that directly affect their daily lives. The only winner in this debate is the voters," she added.