Dear Comrades,

This letter may come as a surprise to some but I wanted to write this so that I am able to express my heartfelt gratitude to all you for your kind and firm support, assistance and prayers.  They have helped me cement my belief that we are on the right track towards a better and more relevant MCA.

 I have been trying to stretch the hours in a day as much as I possibly can but unfortunately, I haven’t been able to spare much time for each and every one of you despite my best efforts.  Your patience with me is truly appreciated.

At the risk of sounding clichéd, it has been your words of support and encouragement that has kept me going these last few months.  So many people  from all walks of life, including your good selves, have sent me SMSes, emails, messages, called me up and just coming up to be for a hand-shake.  These heart warming gestures have all helped strengthen my resolve to push forward and stand up for what is right.

 Perhaps it is time to take stock of where we are and where we are headed. Our party’s struggle is something that affects us all and it is heartening to note your continuous dedication to MCA’s well-being and with that, the Chinese community’s well-being and that of Malaysians in general, is steadfast and passionate.

It is precisely that passion and dedication that matters.  We might have differing political ideas, but that does not mean we don’t want the same bright future for MCA and for the Malaysian Chinese.  Disagreements should not be the yardstick for party growth. It should be our unity, commitment and passion that are important to bring about the changes needed for the benefit of MCA and our community at-large.

We understand that the most urgent agenda for us, above all else, is for MCA to regain lost ground by strengthening the economy, ensure just and equitable policies, enhance inter-ethnic relations and to bring in young members. Therefore, we must continue to push ahead with our agenda for change.

The upcoming EGM is opportunity for us to prove to the community and Malaysians that we are very serious about changing ourselves.  We can choose the right path towards an era of integrity and accountability, or we can let MCA falter and then wonder why we have lost the trust of our community.  The decision is in your hands.  I have complete faith that you will make the right choice based on your wisdom.

 Once these choices are made, we can start our real work.  We then must stand together as party comrades to bring about the changes that I had mentioned earlier. I assure you, by changing ourselves for the better; we will win back the support of the Chinese community and the Malaysian people.

 Until then, please know that it is because of you that I know I can keep standing up for transparency, accountability and credibility although the road ahead may be fraught with challenges.  It is because of you, that I want to uphold values and unity of the Party. And it is because of you that I give you my word to not give up or give in for doing what is right.  I urge you to do the same.

 Together as 1MCA 1Team, we will rise again!

 Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Ong Tee Keat

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