The acceptance of Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng as Barisan Nasional's candidate for the Tanjung Piai by-election is getting more positive among local Umno members, says Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Najib, who is the former Prime Minister, said this after attending a close door meeting with Umno branch leaders at Serkat, Johor on Friday.