MCA Secures Third Seat for Malacca State Election

The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) has secured a third seat, Bandar Hilir, for the Malacca state election scheduled for November 14. MCA president Wee Ka Siong announced that Jasmine Lok Huey Yee, a 38-year-old member of the Melaka Historic City Council, will contest the Chinese-majority constituency.

This allocation follows final negotiations between Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Perikatan Nasional leadership. The decision resolves a conflict that occurred on October 24, when MCA leaders walked out of a candidate announcement after being allocated only two seats, Machap Jaya and Klebang.

While Perikatan Nasional will contest six seats, the Malaysian Indian Progressive Party (MIPP), a component of that coalition, will not participate in the election after failing to secure its desired seats. Nomination day is set for October 31.