Teo regrets Marina’s decision to retire, reveals plans to shift her seat with backup agency job
Alyaa Alhadjri
Published: May 31, 2026 8:06 PM
Updated: 11:09 PM
Johor DAP chairperson Teo Nie Ching revealed that the party had planned to move Skudai assemblyperson Marina Ibrahim to another urban state seat in the upcoming Johor election - with a chairpersonship at a statutory body prepared as a backup plan.
In a statement, Teo alluded to ongoing seat negotiations within Johor Harapan, and expressed regret over Marina’s decision announced this morning to retire from active politics.
Defending her plans, she said it had been made clear to the 38-year-old that the plan was for her to establish her presence as an elected representative before being part of DAP’s plans to expand into non-traditional seats.
This possibility of contesting an urban seat that Pakatan Harapan previously won in 2018 was raised during recent discussions with Marina, Teo said.
“The leadership feels that fielding a Malay candidate in such an urban seat is a highly strategic move and a vital opportunity for us to step out of our traditional strongholds.
“In our view, Marina is the most winnable candidate for this mission,” the Johor DAP chief said without naming the seat.
She said that a statutory body job would also be lined up as a safety net for the junior politician.
“To assure her that the party would stand by her regardless of the Johor state election’s outcome, I also shared my intention to propose her as the chairperson of a statutory body, which I believe she can contribute constructively,” said the Kulai MP.
“It is indeed saddening for me, both as a comrade and as the state chairperson, to see Marina step away from the political arena at this juncture.
“If the offer to contest in a new seat has upset Marina in any way, I would like to officially record my regrets,” Teo added.
It is believed that Teo is alluding to the contents of a purported letter from Marina dated May 30, to formally reject an alleged offer to contest in the Tiram state seat now held by Umno, and an offer to be appointed to a GLC position if she lost.
Malaysiakini has contacted Marina for comment.
Marina earlier hinted at internal reasons that contributed to her decision not to defend the Skudai seat.
In a Facebook post announcing her retirement this morning, Marina made an additional comment stating that: “I made this decision after discussing it with all my volunteers and colleagues.”
“If there are those who say that influence within the party is more important than hard work, that’s fine. I know where I stand.”
She did not elaborate further.
Marina has said that she plans to return to do community service work once her term expires.
Leading up to the Johor election, state mentri besar and Johor BN chief Onn Hafiz Ghazi has declared that the coalition will contest all 56 seats against Harapan and others.
This led to Harapan saying it too will contest all seats in Johor in retaliation.
Published: May 31, 2026 8:06 PM
Updated: 11:09 PM
Johor DAP chairperson Teo Nie Ching revealed that the party had planned to move Skudai assemblyperson Marina Ibrahim to another urban state seat in the upcoming Johor election - with a chairpersonship at a statutory body prepared as a backup plan.
In a statement, Teo alluded to ongoing seat negotiations within Johor Harapan, and expressed regret over Marina’s decision announced this morning to retire from active politics.
Defending her plans, she said it had been made clear to the 38-year-old that the plan was for her to establish her presence as an elected representative before being part of DAP’s plans to expand into non-traditional seats.
This possibility of contesting an urban seat that Pakatan Harapan previously won in 2018 was raised during recent discussions with Marina, Teo said.
“The leadership feels that fielding a Malay candidate in such an urban seat is a highly strategic move and a vital opportunity for us to step out of our traditional strongholds.
“In our view, Marina is the most winnable candidate for this mission,” the Johor DAP chief said without naming the seat.
She said that a statutory body job would also be lined up as a safety net for the junior politician.
“To assure her that the party would stand by her regardless of the Johor state election’s outcome, I also shared my intention to propose her as the chairperson of a statutory body, which I believe she can contribute constructively,” said the Kulai MP.
“It is indeed saddening for me, both as a comrade and as the state chairperson, to see Marina step away from the political arena at this juncture.
“If the offer to contest in a new seat has upset Marina in any way, I would like to officially record my regrets,” Teo added.
It is believed that Teo is alluding to the contents of a purported letter from Marina dated May 30, to formally reject an alleged offer to contest in the Tiram state seat now held by Umno, and an offer to be appointed to a GLC position if she lost.
Malaysiakini has contacted Marina for comment.
Marina earlier hinted at internal reasons that contributed to her decision not to defend the Skudai seat.
In a Facebook post announcing her retirement this morning, Marina made an additional comment stating that: “I made this decision after discussing it with all my volunteers and colleagues.”
“If there are those who say that influence within the party is more important than hard work, that’s fine. I know where I stand.”
She did not elaborate further.
Marina has said that she plans to return to do community service work once her term expires.
Leading up to the Johor election, state mentri besar and Johor BN chief Onn Hafiz Ghazi has declared that the coalition will contest all 56 seats against Harapan and others.
This led to Harapan saying it too will contest all seats in Johor in retaliation.
***
O Nie Ching, ne frigged it up, tui mah???😂😂😂
No comments:
Post a Comment