MCA Confident of Seizing Two DAP Seats in Melaka

MCA Melaka is expressing strong confidence in its ability to reclaim political ground in the upcoming Melaka State Election, aiming to wrest at least two of the four State Legislative Assembly seats currently controlled by the Democratic Action Party (DAP).

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We can win two seats. By our calculations, we are confident we can get two seats.

According to Ngwe Hee Sem, MCA Melaka's Vice Chairman, this optimism is fueled by the party's persistent engagement with grassroots communities and the positive public response to Barisan Nasional's (BN) initiatives designed to address public concerns. He highlighted programs such as 'Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat' (WRUR), 'Exco Meets the People' (Hebat), and the 'Chief Minister's Love for the People Tour' as crucial platforms for elected representatives to connect with constituents and understand their needs.

"We can win two seats. By our calculations, we are confident we can get two seats," Ngwe Hee Sem stated, attributing this belief to the effectiveness of BN's outreach programs. He added that MCA's recent successes in Johor have provided a significant morale boost, encouraging the party to solidify its position in Melaka and target seats previously won by DAP.

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Confidence in BN by the people is based on several programs we have implemented such as WRUR, Hebat and now the Chief Minister's Love for the People Tour. These programs allow us to meet the people and solve their problems.

The party is reportedly seeking to contest seven of its traditional seats in Melaka, including Klebang, Kesidang, Machap Jaya, Bemban, Ayer Keroh, Kota Laksamana, and Bandar Hilir. However, Ngwe Hee Sem clarified that the final decision on seat distribution rests with the top leadership of BN and MCA, deferring to MCA President Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong on these discussions. He also noted that potential cooperation between BN and other coalitions like Perikatan Nasional (PN) or Pakatan Harapan (PH) would influence the number of seats MCA contests, again leaving the ultimate decision to the party's highest echelons.

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I am not involved in the seat discussions. I leave it to the MCA President, Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong.

Despite these uncertainties, MCA Melaka remains committed to strengthening BN, believing the coalition could form the state government even if it contested independently. Ngwe Hee Sem expressed faith in the current Chief Minister's leadership and the party's efforts in resolving public issues, suggesting a solo run could mirror BN's success in the 2021 Melaka polls.

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My stance is that if BN contests solo, we can win many seats and lead the government in Melaka as we did in the 2021 Melaka State Election.