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Malaysia: MCA returns to contest 10 seats in Negeri Sembilan election
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Malaysia: MCA returns to contest 10 seats in Negeri Sembilan election

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • MCA Negeri Sembilan aims to win several seats in the upcoming state election after not contesting in the previous one.
  • The party will field candidates in 10 traditional constituencies, mirroring their participation in the 2018 general election.
  • MCA is confident in its ability to contribute seats to the Barisan Nasional coalition.

MCA Negeri Sembilan is making a determined comeback in the upcoming state election, aiming to secure multiple seats after sitting out the previous polls. The party's state chairman, Datuk Leaw Kok Chan, announced that MCA will contest in 10 State Legislative Council (DUN) seats, a move that mirrors their strategy in the 2018 general election.

This strategic re-entry signals MCA's ambition to re-establish its presence and influence within the political landscape of Negeri Sembilan. By fielding candidates in these 10 traditional constituencies, the party seeks to leverage its historical support base and appeal to voters.

Leaw Kok Chan expressed confidence in MCA's ability to contribute significantly to the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition's success by winning seats. This renewed push by MCA underscores its commitment to regaining political ground and playing a pivotal role in the state's governance.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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