Negri polls: Criticism keeps us humble, says Dr Wee in response to Loke's jibe
MCA President Dr Wee Ka Siong responded to criticism from DAP's Anthony Loke, who labeled MCA the 'biggest loser' in the Negri Sembilan electoral pact. Dr Wee acknowledged the party's past electoral struggles in the state but emphasized a commitment to humility and hard work to regain voter trust.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the ongoing political maneuvering and coalition dynamics within Malaysia's shifting political landscape.
PETALING JAYA: MCA President Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said criticism keeps MCA humble, in response to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke calling his party the "biggest loser" in Negri Sembilan.
In a Facebook post on Sunday (July 19), Dr Wee said Loke had every reason to be confident about DAP’s position in the state, as MCA had not won a single state seat there since 2013.
On the three seats MCA chose not to contest, Dr Wee said the party’s own assessment was that its chances were “simply too low” after heavy defeats there over several elections.
“There is no point pretending otherwise at the moment. But in the seven seats we are contesting, we believe we still have a fighting chance,” he said.
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