MCA
did not nominate its former president Ong Tee Keat as its candidate for
the Pandan parliamentary seat, despite that fact that his is considered
a favourite to win the seat.
Breaking his silence over the longstanding poser, Chua told reporters last night that the Pandan MCA division had nominated newcomer Gary Lim, a 39-year-old lawyer, instead of the veteran politician.
He said the party's central committee depended on the guidance of the divisions on the selection of candidates, although BN chief Najib Abdul Razak will have the final say.
"He is not supported by the (Pandan MCA) division. Maybe because he doesn't work well with (them). Maybe they feel that after so long, there should be change.
"This is what you people are talking (about). Malaysiakini said the PM should field new faces. That's what the opposition is saying, but the opposition is field those aged 81, 71 (and 73)," said Chua.
Chua was speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the Pandan MCA division Chinese New Year open house event last night.
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Breaking his silence over the longstanding poser, Chua told reporters last night that the Pandan MCA division had nominated newcomer Gary Lim, a 39-year-old lawyer, instead of the veteran politician.
He said the party's central committee depended on the guidance of the divisions on the selection of candidates, although BN chief Najib Abdul Razak will have the final say.
"He is not supported by the (Pandan MCA) division. Maybe because he doesn't work well with (them). Maybe they feel that after so long, there should be change.
"This is what you people are talking (about). Malaysiakini said the PM should field new faces. That's what the opposition is saying, but the opposition is field those aged 81, 71 (and 73)," said Chua.
Chua was speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the Pandan MCA division Chinese New Year open house event last night.
