Wee Ka Siong has retained his grip on the Ayer Hitam seat for three-terms, defeating PAS contenders in the Malay-majority parliamentary constituency in Johor.

In the coming 14th general election, the MCA deputy president is expected to face Johor DAP chief Liew Chin Tong.

According to a DAP insider, the party's election preparation committee has endorsed Liew for the seat.

“The committee has given the green light. Therefore, it need not be discussed in the central executive committee (CEC),” the insider told Malaysiakini...