Gerakan Wanita chief Tan Lian Hoe today announced that she is offering herself for the chairperson’s post of Perak Gerakan at the state affiliate's polls on Oct 6.

tan lian hoe gerakan wanita chief agm 2011 2 She said she had filed her nomination papers at Perak Gerakan's headquarters earlier today.

"It is time I used my experience (in politics) to shoulder the responsibility to bring changes to the party," she said when contacted by Bernama .

She will be challenged by Gopeng Gerakan head Dr Lee Chee Peng.

The seat fell vacant after the incumbent, Chang Ko Youn, who is also Gerakan acting president, decided not to defend the post.

- Bernama