Former Batu Kawan MP, Eyes Penang Gerakan Chief Post.

Penang Gerakan Youth chief Huan Cheng Guan has welcomed acting party president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon's decision to relinquish his post as the state chief.

He said it was time new blood took charge of the state party leadership. Huan, who is former Batu Kawan member of parliament and three term state gerakan Youth Chief, also confirmed that he was vying for the post in the coming state delegates conference in August.Huan said he had spoken to many members and they wanted change within the party, especially after the March 8 general election who have said that they prefer new young leader whereby someone who can introduce changes and bring the party to a higher level. An online survey which is being conducted by the Gerakan Youth Secretary's blog, showed that it is a tough fight between Chia Kwang Chye and Huan. Huan when commenting also said that he was confident of winning the post as he have most of the grassroots' support.

Huan Cheng Guan who is a former navy officer worked hard to reach the present position. Each and every grassroot members knows his background and his working style. Huan, who is a local born for sure is not a helicopter politician who was parachuted into the state. Huan said he believes that he can contribute invaluably to the party as the chairman in Penang. He knows that if he wins, there is a huge responsibility, which is to win back Penang and to put back Gerakan on track. Since the party needs someone who is local and willing to speak out for Penangites, than for sure, Huan is the right choice.

As for the Acting President who is vacating the post, Tan Sri Dr Koh should not favor any candidate who will be contesting the state chairman. There are certain articles by Tan Sri Dr Koh which favors Datuk Chia KC. It is time that we should let the grassroot members decide for the future leader, to lead and guide every Gerakan members, especially from this state. Tan Sri Dr. Koh should stick to his first statement that he prefers young blood to take over and more young bloods to be brought in. So let it be as it is now. The nomination for Branch level is done and election is few days away. Let all the grassroot members decide the Future Chairman Of Penang Gerakan / Penang Barisan Nasional Chairman. SATU HATI.