Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Dr Koh opts for safe Batu Kawan seat

Dr Koh's revealing of cards could be a sleight of hand

Amidst worries of losing his seat and becoming a big embarrassment for Gerakan, Dr Koh has opted to run for parliament in the safest seat in Penang - Batu Kawan. This has come after the Opposition has proposed to put up their stongest opposition leaders at Bukit Bendera and Jelutong, the other 2 seats being considered by Dr Koh.

Dr Koh in vying for his seat in Batu Kawan, will have to kick out incumbent MP Huan Cheng Guan who will then contest in Bukit Tambun, kicking off assemblyman Lai Chiew Hock, the present designated sacrificial lamb of Gerakan. It remains to be seen if Lai, who is not in the CM's favor and is the Penang Gerakan Youth chief will be retained.

The Opposition however is wary that the above could be a ruse by Gerakan and are not about to be caught off-guard if Dr Koh changes his strategy at the very last minute.

Elsewhere: Phantoms discovered in an old army camp in Penang

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