Koh Tsu Koon's decision to go for a second term as Gerakan president is likely to depend on the party's performance in the next general election.

"I said it earlier ... two terms maximum, but it depends on the general election result," he told Bernama in an interview when asked whether he wants to lead the party for a second term.

Gerakan has postponed its party elections scheduled for this year to next year as it wants to focus on the next general election.

Koh said his major concern was the people, then the party and thirdly himself. "Personal interest is not in the picture."

Asked whether he would contest in the next general election, the 13th, or choose to lead the party without going for any seat, Koh said he would only reveal that "when the time comes".

Koh said he needs to assess the situation which he regards as "very fluid" at the moment.

"I must assess the situation. Then, when the time comes or near to the time, I will try to make the best decision, not for me personally but for the people and the party. There are a few options, which I don't want to elaborate," he said.

Asked about Gerakan's candidates for the next general election, Koh said the list had not been completely finalised as there was a need for more consideration and deliberation within the party leadership.

"In some areas, it is clear-cut but in some areas, not. The candidates must be acceptable not just to the party but, most importantly, to the people," he said.

On whether there is a possibility of swapping seats, he said there were already "some casual comparison of notes" with some menteris besar to obtain feedback.

- Bernama

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