BENTONG: Tan Sri Liow Tiong Lai said he has accepted the 15th General Election (GE15) results for the Bentong parliamentary seat with an open heart.
He also thanked his voters for their support.
"I don’t regret my decision to stand in this election for one second, because my goal has been clear and consistent throughout my political career - which is to fight for the development and progress of our beloved Bentong," he said in a statement on Sunday (Nov 20).
"My appreciation also to MCA, Barisan Nasional machinery and friends for your assistance during the campaigning period.
"Sadly, I would not be able to see my development plans for Bentong to their fruition," he added
Liow, the former Bentong MP who re-contested the seat under Barisan Nasional, also congratulated Pakatan Harapan's Young Syefura Othman who won in Bentong.
"I would like to congratulate her for her victory.
"It is my sincere wish that she will focus on improving the lives of all Bentong constituents during her term.
"May Bentong continue to grow and prosper," he added.
Young Syefura captured the Bentong federal seat with a 692-vote majority while Liow received 24,383 votes.