Malaysia

Penang Gerakan candidate list ready for Perikatan’s endorsement: state chief

Oh Tong Keong says state party wants to contest four federal, 13 state seats

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 13 Oct 2022 8:26PM

Penang Gerakan candidate list ready for Perikatan’s endorsement: state chief
Penang Gerakan chairman Oh Tong Keong has said once Perikatan Nasional approves, the list of Penang candidates will be sent to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and police for vetting. – Oh Tong Keong (胡栋强) Facebook pic, October 13, 2022

GEORGE TOWN – The list of Gerakan candidates who will contest in the 15th general election (GE15) in Penang must first be approved by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) central executive committee when it meets in Perak on Saturday.

Penang Gerakan chairman Oh Tong Keong said the party intends to contest four parliamentary seats and 13 state seats in the state, but this has yet to be endorsed by the PN leadership. 

“We are still in discussions, but I believe we will be given more seats for GE15,” he told reporters here today.

Oh, who is also Gerakan deputy president, said the list of Penang candidates will then be sent to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and police for vetting.

In GE14, Gerakan, then with Barisan Nasional (BN) contested 13 state seats and four parliamentary seats in Penang.

On June 23, 2018, Gerakan quit BN after deliberating on political developments following GE14, which saw the fall of the BN government, before joining PN in February last year. – Bernama, October 13, 2022

Related News

Community / 18h

Penang government comes under fire from Protect Karpal Singh Drive members

Malaysia / 23h

PAS to discuss position in PN with Gerakan, MIPP this week

Events / 1d

Penang launches sharing integrative platform to reduce shortage in key high-skilled areas

Community / 1d

Penang Mutiara LRT can be expanded if there is a need – MRT Corp

Malaysia / 1d

18 vehicles damaged after being hit by drug-positive driver

Events / 2d

Glamparents Showtime 2026 raises over RM71,000 for charity

Spotlight

Malaysia

Bersatu-PH tie-up a possibility as coalition seeks Malay support, analyst says

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Woman molested on her way home from work (video)

Malaysia

Court allows Daim's daughter to permanently keep passport

Malaysia

Santiago pokes holes in data centre hype, asks: Who really benefits?

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Jeweller vows to pursue Rosmah until ‘every penny’ is recovered as RM67.5m battle enters enforcement phase

Malaysia

Ambulance carrying two injured men crashes en route to hospital after MPV collision in Besut

Malaysia

Man blames 'lack of love' for sexual assault on teens

Business

BNM's OPR to stay at 2.75 pcent in 2026 amid strong domestic demand - Kenanga IB

Malaysia

Missing jewellery: Rosmah ordered to pay RM67.5 million

You may be interested

Malaysia

Authorities press on AI photo crackdown as national passport enters global elite

Malaysia

Simpang Renggam tragedy: Teenager released on police bail

Malaysia

Two women killed after being thrown from Myvi in Batang Sadong bridge crash

Malaysia

Cancelled missile deal: Govt pursues billion-ringgit compensation as Norwegian defence firm seeks talks

Malaysia

Ex-MACC chief Azam Baki files defamation suit against businessman Albert Tei

Malaysia

Authorities previously raided viral ‘illegal flat’ linked to Rohingya settlement claims

Malaysia

Missing jewellery: Rosmah ordered to pay RM67.5 million

Malaysia

PM: Students abroad should gain positive values ​​from the local community