MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek has been urged to take on DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang, who has announced his candidature for the Gelang Patah parliamentary constituency, a MCA stronghold.

NONE China Press reported that Pasir Gudang MCA division chief Tan Cher Puk ( left ) said it would raise the party's morale nationwide should Chua contest against Lim.

“So far nobody knows whether the president will contest in the coming general election or not. The MCA (members) in some areas are experiencing low morale,” he was quoted as saying.

The Johor Jaya assemblyperson explained that both Chua and Lim are from Johor, and a battle between the two in Gelang Patah would dispel the perception that MCA does not dare challenge dangerous constituencies or those contested by strong opponents.

He further argued that Chua's candidacy in Gelang Patah could force DAP to focus their resources in southern Johor, giving MCA a higher chance to excel in constituencies in northern Johor.

Gelang Patah is a suburb seat adjacent to Johor Bahru city with 54 percent Chinese voters.

The two-term incumbent MP Tan Ah Eng, who was aligned with former MCA president Ong Ka Ting, is likely to be replaced by Gelang Patah MCA division chief Jason Teoh, the current blue-eyed boy of Chua.

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