DAP’s 4 Melaka seats reflect multiracial voters’ confidence, says Teo

DAP’s success in defending all four seats it contested in the Melaka state election shows that its elected representatives have earned the trust of voters across different ethnic groups, says Teo Nie Ching.

The DAP vice-chairman said the achievement was particularly significant in Ayer Keroh, a mixed constituency where the party was expected to struggle.

Teo, who is also Johor DAP chief, said the constituency’s diverse demographic composition made it a challenging seat for the party to defend.

She credited the victory to the hard work and consistent service of its machinery on the ground.

“This result proves that hard work and sustained service can overcome initial predictions,” she said at Johor DAP’s annual convention here.

“This achievement is clear evidence of the multiracial electorate’s confidence in the service and track record of our elected representatives,” she said.

Teo also thanked the Johor DAP leadership, branches and members who travelled to Melaka to assist in the campaign, saying their efforts reflected the party’s solidarity and discipline across state boundaries.

Barisan Nasional (BN) won 21 of the 28 seats at yesterday’s Melaka election while Perikatan Nasional (PN) secured three, giving the two coalitions a combined total of 24 seats.

DAP won the remaining four seats – Ayer Keroh, Kesidang, Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir – for Pakatan Harapan (PH).