BUTTERWORTH: Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow will contest in the upcoming DAP central executive committee (CEC) election.
The former state party chairman said he would contest during the party's 18th National Congress on March 16.
"The nomination period has closed. I can confirm that I will be contesting in the election on March 16," he said after officiating the presentation of a firefighting vehicle to the Kuala Juru Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad here on Sunday (Feb 23).
He did not take part in the state party election last September.
Chow is currently DAP vice-chairman, a post he has held since 2004. He is also serving his second and last term as Penang Chief Minister.
When asked if he is eyeing the party chairmanship currently held by Lim Guan Eng, Chow said the selection or appointment of leaders in the DAP happens in two stages.
"We first elect 30 candidates to the CEC, from which the national chairman, secretary, deputy chairman, vice-chairmen and other key office bearers are selected," he said.
Asked if he would accept the party chairmanship if offered, Chow said it is too early to comment on the matter and the answer would be known on March 16.
