MCA promises new faces, younger leaders fluent in three languages

 

MCA IS preparing for the 16th General Election by highlighting young leaders fluent in Malay, English, and Chinese to attract voter support.

MCA Youth Information Chief Neow Choo Seong emphasised that the credibility of individuals now outweighs party strength, especially among younger voters who reject political rhetoric and prefer practical solutions.

“We want to go beyond identity  politics because the people are already tired of political rhetoric,” he said yesterday (April 24) during the Perak Media Leisure programme.

“To become an MCA candidate, they not only need to serve at the grassroots level, but also be capable of debating and discussing policies in the State Legislative Assembly and Parliament.

“Among the main criteria set is mastery of three languages, namely Malay as the national language, as well as English and Chinese according to local suitability.”

Training programmes have been conducted nationwide, including Johor and Melaka, covering communication, writing, media handling, and community engagement.

“We want individuals who are not only eloquent, but able to raise people’s issues effectively and relevantly to current needs,” he added.

The party is adopting a more open approach, encouraging members to raise issues via social media creatively. Experienced leaders remain vital as mentors, ensuring continuity while guiding younger candidates.

Furthermore, MCA stresses unity across age groups, acknowledging its history of challenges and the need to adapt to current realities to remain relevant in Malaysia’s evolving political landscape. —  Focus Malaysia