A group of MCA elders have called for party president Dr Chua Soi Lek’s immediate resignation following the party’s humiliating performance during last Sunday’s general election.
“Someone must take responsibility for this, so we are asking our party president Chua (left) to kindly step down to allow new leaders to come to reform, revive and resuscitate the party,” said the group’s spokesperson Tan Koon Swan, who is also a former party president.
In its worst showing in its 64-year history, MCA saw its seats reduced to seven parliamentary and 11 state seats.
“Someone must take responsibility for this, so we are asking our party president Chua (left) to kindly step down to allow new leaders to come to reform, revive and resuscitate the party,” said the group’s spokesperson Tan Koon Swan, who is also a former party president.In its worst showing in its 64-year history, MCA saw its seats reduced to seven parliamentary and 11 state seats.
He also declined to name any possible successors to Chua, saying that it is up to party members to decide.
Although Chua had said that he would not stand in the upcoming party election, another elder, Lim Kim Sai retorted that “even one minute is too long. Don’t drag lah,” to loud cheers of about 30 MCA members witnessing the press conference today.
“A leader should know when to pick up (responsibility) and when to let go,” the former minister said.
Other elders at the press conference include the Star former non-executive director Sak Cheng Lum, former Human Resources minister Lim Ah Lek, and former deputy home minister Fu Ah Kiow.
Although Chua had said that he would not stand in the upcoming party election, another elder, Lim Kim Sai retorted that “even one minute is too long. Don’t drag lah,” to loud cheers of about 30 MCA members witnessing the press conference today.
“A leader should know when to pick up (responsibility) and when to let go,” the former minister said.
Other elders at the press conference include the Star former non-executive director Sak Cheng Lum, former Human Resources minister Lim Ah Lek, and former deputy home minister Fu Ah Kiow.
Transition to two-party system
Meanwhile, Tan also appealed to MCA members to remain in the party and not abandon ship.
“Come in, come back, reform, and revive the party. Continue to carry on the original objective of the party to serve the community and to build a harmonious Malaysia.
“We believe that with all these infrastructure and facilities that we have, the party can become credible and respected again,” he said.
While fielding reporter’s questions, Tan (right) said he believed that the Chinese community have abandoned MCA because Pakatan Rakyat has successfully targeted the community’s frustrations on issues such as justice and corruption.
“These are social issues that would take time to resolve. We cannot resolve this properly overnight.
“However people want to see results, so when we can’t deliver results overnight, we lose,” he said.
Nonetheless, he denied that MCA has been rendered irrelevant and said the party would always have a role to play as long as people want a two-party system.
When asked if the 13th general election results heralded the end of race-based politics, Tan replied, “I believe this is a good transition to a two-party system”.
“It is already a very good progress, so let it take its course,” he said.
“Come in, come back, reform, and revive the party. Continue to carry on the original objective of the party to serve the community and to build a harmonious Malaysia.
“We believe that with all these infrastructure and facilities that we have, the party can become credible and respected again,” he said.
While fielding reporter’s questions, Tan (right) said he believed that the Chinese community have abandoned MCA because Pakatan Rakyat has successfully targeted the community’s frustrations on issues such as justice and corruption.“These are social issues that would take time to resolve. We cannot resolve this properly overnight.
“However people want to see results, so when we can’t deliver results overnight, we lose,” he said.
Nonetheless, he denied that MCA has been rendered irrelevant and said the party would always have a role to play as long as people want a two-party system.
When asked if the 13th general election results heralded the end of race-based politics, Tan replied, “I believe this is a good transition to a two-party system”.
“It is already a very good progress, so let it take its course,” he said.
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