PENANG – Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has confirmed his candidacy in the upcoming DAP central executive committee (CEC) election.
The former state party chairman said he would be contesting during the party’s 18th National Congress on March 16.
Chow, who did not contest in the state party election last September, is currently serving as DAP vice-chairman, a position he has held since 2004. He is also in his second and final term as Penang Chief Minister.
“I can confirm that I will be contesting in the election on March 16,” he told reporters today after officiating the presentation of a firefighting vehicle to the Kuala Juru Volunteer Fire and Rescue Team.
However, he did not indicate what position he would be contesting.
When asked whether he was eyeing the party chairmanship, currently held by Lim Guan Eng, Chow said the selection of DAP leaders takes place 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.
On whether he would accept the party chairmanship if offered, Chow said it was too early to comment, adding that the answer would be known after the election. – February 23, 2025