Tuesday March 23, 2010

Three Penang leaders voice support

THREE Penang MCA leaders have voiced their support for party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat, who is defending his post in the upcoming party polls.

State Wanita MCA chief Tan Cheng Liang said former president Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting had asked them to support Tee Keat when he decided to quit the post after the March 2008 general election, adding that Tee Keat had worked hard since taking over the presidency.

"He took over the responsibility and obligation to transform and reform the party, which was why he went all out to get to the bottom of the Port Klang Free Zone scandal.

"But that was what got him into trouble. It is not easy for people who dare to fight corruption and uphold transparency," she said.

State MCA deputy chief Eng Hiap Boon said Tee Keat was going for a change by setting a new political culture in MCA besides making the party more relevant and not just a "welfare club".

"That was why certain people who could not accept the changes want to pull him down," said Eng.

Bagan MCA Youth chief David Chua said it was only fair that Tee Keat be given the time to complete his task.

"Despite that, he has done a good job by speaking up for the rakyat. I hope the central delegates will open their ears and listen to the voices of the people when casting their votes," Chua said, adding that Tee Keat was also popular among the people.

"We want someone who is not only the party's choice but also the people's choice to lead MCA.

"There is no point getting someone who is strong in the party but weak in the eyes of the public. The outcome of the party's elections will also affect our performance in the next general election," he said.

He urged delegates to vote based on their own wisdom rather than follow the choice of their division chiefs.

Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/3/23/mcaelection2010/5915532&sec=mcaelection2010

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Wonders......

All talking on Penang now.... will BN/ MCA capture Penang in the next General Election?