Kota Kinabalu: Sabah MCA has autonomy to decide on its alliance partners for the upcoming general and state elections.
Newly-appointed Sabah MCA Chairman Datuk Teah Heok Kuin said although there is still one or two years left before the next state election, Sabah MCA has already begun its preparations.
“We have autonomy to choose our alliances. We will form alliances with friendly parties to ensure MCA Sabah has a presence in the next election,” he said.
Regarding the constituencies the party plans to contest, Teah said it is too early to discuss them.
“We need to observe the political situation and progress with the times. However, the most important aspect is that our partners must be trustworthy and align with MCA Sabah’s principles.”
Teah, who is also MCA Lahad Datu Division Chairman, was officially appointed as the State Chairman last month, replacing Lu Yen Tung.
Teah presided over an Sabah MCA meeting on Thursday and conducted new appointments for various committee positions as well as appointed each subcommittee and bureau chief.
“The main agenda of the new state committee is to strengthen the organisation, prioritise the welfare of the people and actively prepare for the upcoming challenges,” he said.
“The new committee includes a mix of experienced, middle-aged and young members, as well as newcomers. Next, we will discuss how to open up MCA membership to other Sabahans.”
Referring to Batu Sapi Division which was temporarily suspended in March due to the resignation of leaders, Teah said the suspension would be lifted soon.
“An appointed caretaker will soon establish a new area executive committee to revive the Batu Sapi Division Committee,” he said.
Currently, there are 24 active MCA divisions in Sabah.
