Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi is challenging DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang, who is tipped to do battle in Johor in the coming general election, to contest in a non-Chinese majority constituency.

The deputy education minister said Lim, who has often moved his candidature from one state to another, only proved that he is an irresponsible leader.

NONE "I challenge Kit Siang to contest in a Malay majority area or an area with a balanced ethnic composition, if he wants to contest in Johor in the 13th general election, to prove that he is not only accepted by the Chinese," Berita Harian quotes Puad ( right ) as saying.

"To me, Kit Siang is not a responsible leader or MP because of his frequent moving of constituencies in every general election, which proves he is running away from his old constituents, including Ipoh Timor (2004, 2008), Tanjong (1986-1989) and Kota Melaka (1982-1986).

"As a MP, it is not just to show your heroism or to be good in making promises, but to work hard for society to benefit. What has Kit Siang done in his former constituencies? Therefore there is no reason for voters to support him," the Batu Pahat MP added.

Lim is expected to announce his decision to contest a parliamentary seat in Johor during DAP's 47th anniversary celebration in Skudai tonight, after a three-day whirlwind tour of the southern state.

The veteran politician said last Saturday that he would, over the coming days, seek feedback from Johoreans, as well as Pakatan Rakyat supporters and leaders, before making his final decision.

Speculation is that Lim will opt to contest in the Gelang Patah parliamentary constituency, a BN stronghold won by MCA's Tan Ah Eng in the last general election.

It is one of the few parliamentary seats in Johor with Chinese voters making up a little more than 50 percent.

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