‘MCA will take over’

Getting ready: Dr Wee (fourth from left) launching the Bayan Baru and Pantai Jerejak operation rooms in Bukit Jambul. With him are Yeoh (left), MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon (second from left), Saw (fifth from left), and state MCA chairman Datuk Tan Teik Cheng (second from right). — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: MCA will take over and contest the former Gerakan traditional seats in Penang in the 15th General Election (GE15), said its president, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

He said as Gerakan is no longer in the Barisan Nasional, the party would take over the seats held by its former ally.