Stunning comeback for MCA
The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) achieved a surprise victory in the Negri Sembilan state polls, winning two seats including the ousting of a high-profile Transport Minister. This marks a significant return for the party after not contesting in the previous state election.
Why it matters
The result represents a notable shift in local political dynamics and a potential resurgence for the MCA within the Malaysian political landscape.
PETALING JAYA: The MCA staged a dramatic return to Negri Sembilan by winning two of the seven seats it contested in the polls with first-time election candidate John Siow Kong Choon ousting DAP secretary-general and Transport Minister Anthony Loke in Chennah.
Siow clinched 5,726 votes to defeat Loke (5,038 votes) who had held the seat since 2013.
In Repah, MCA's Koh Kim Swee unseated Pakatan Harapan incumbent Veerapan Superamaniam, winning 9,779 votes against his opponent's 9,335 for a majority of 444 votes
The MCA did not contest in the previous 2023 state polls.
In 2018, the party contested 10 state seats but did not win any.
MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong described Siow’s triumph as an “extraordinary victory”.
He thanked Negri Sembilan voters for their support and congratulated all winning Barisan candidates.
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