KLUANG (Nov 15): DAP's success in retaining all four seats it contested in the Melaka state election reflects the confidence of voters from various ethnic backgrounds in the service and track record of its elected representatives.
DAP vice chairperson Teo Nie Ching said the achievement was particularly significant in the case of Ayer Keroh (N.16), a mixed constituency that had previously been considered difficult for the party to retain.
“This victory is very meaningful, especially the success in defending Ayer Keroh, a mixed constituency where Chinese voters make up 46% of the electorate, followed by Malay voters at 44.1% and Indian voters at 8.2%,” she said at the 2026 Johor DAP state annual convention here on Sunday.
Teo, who is also Johor DAP chairperson, said the seat had been expected to be challenging for the party to retain due to its diverse demographic composition.
She commended the hard work and consistent service of the party machinery on the ground.
“This result proves that hard work and sustained service can overcome initial predictions. This achievement is clear evidence of the multi-ethnic public’s confidence in the service and track record of our elected representatives there,” she said.
She also thanked the Johor DAP state leadership, party branches and members who travelled to Melaka to assist in the campaign, describing their efforts as a reflection of the party's solidarity and discipline across state boundaries.
In the 16th Melaka state election, Barisan Nasional (BN) won 21 of the 28 state seats, while Perikatan Nasional (PN) secured three, giving the two coalitions a combined 24 seats.
Pakatan Harapan (PH), meanwhile, won the remaining four seats, namely Ayer Keroh, Kesidang (N.19), Kota Laksamana (N.20) and Bandar Hilir (N.22).
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