It was my decision not to contest Gopeng, says Lee Boon Chye


PETALING JAYA: Incumbent Gopeng MP Dr Lee Boon Chye (pic) says it was his decision not to contest in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15).

"I have chosen not to contest. Tan Kar Hing, who is succeeding me, is the incumbent Simpang Pulai assemblyman and former state exco member," the former deputy health minister told The Star.

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