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Written by Ong Tee Keat   
Saturday, 17 October 2009

I appreciate and thank the Prime Minister for his advice to the MCA yesterday. I agree that the Party must not only find a legal solution, but also a moral and political solution, to the current problems.

In fact, during the MIC general assembly recently, I personally heard the PM say during the opening address that there is no point for leaders to be popular within the Party but could not get the support outside. The PM's popular slogan is "People First", not "Party First".

Because MCA adheres to the politically and morally correct way of solving problems, I took it upon myself to call for another EGM to resolve the current impasse. The general assembly is the supreme voice of the Party. All top political leaders are elected by their respective general assemblies. This is not something exclusive to MCA.

To me, it is morally wrong and irresponsible to leave the Party in a state of utter disarray. This is especially so when the 10/10 EGM produced an inconclusive verdict.

It is also morally wrong to hijack the original intention of the EGM just so certain quarters can get shortcuts to political elevations in their careers. The Party needs leaders with a mandate from the general assembly to win back public support in time for the next general election.

It is also immoral for certain people to say that they want to do certain things, but when it comes to the crunch, they never did.

Those who know me long enough understands that I've always been guided by morality and doing things that are correct politically. I assure these people that I have not changed.

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Right decision
written by choyyk, October 17, 2009
Dear Dato' Seri,

I would like to congratulate you for making a wise decision to stay on. I am convinced that you stay on not because you are power crazy but because you genuinely want to reform the party and to right the wrong in our society.
However, my greatest fear is that should there be a fresh party poll the majority of the present group of central delegates will cast their votes against you and the party will lose the service of a capable and courageous leader.
I believe that the majority of the Chinese community support you as the president of MCA and for that matter even the majority of the ordinary MCA members(ie about 1 million minus the 2 thousand plus delegates) also support you.But unfortunately they are not central delegates and therefore are unable to cast their votes in your favour.
In my opinion, the most equitable and democratic way, to settle the current leadership tussle is to have party poll across the board starting at the branch, then division level and followed by election of the central delegates who will then choose the leaders at the General Assembly. It may be time consuming and costly but I am convinced it is worth the trouble because the losers will not have any more reasons to complain about as the democratic process is inclusive of the people who matter most ie the ordinary members of the party.
If need be, next month's AGM can be postponed to accommodate the series of party wide elections, to ultimately choose the central delegates for the Annual General Assembly.
I look forward to a strong and united MCA with you at the helm, continuing to fight for justice and fairplay and against corruption and extremism
Right decision
written by choyyk, October 17, 2009
Dear Dato' Seri,
I would like to congratulate you for making a wise decision to stay on. I am convinced that you stay on not because you are power crazy but because you genuinely want to reform the party and to right the wrong in our society.
However, my greatest fear is that should there be a fresh party poll the majority of the present group of central delegates will cast their votes against you and the party will lose the service of a capable and courageous leader.
I believe that the majority of the Chinese community support you as the president of MCA and for that matter even the majority of the ordinary MCA members(ie about 1 million minus the 2 thousand plus delegates) also support you.But unfortunately they are not central delegates and therefore are unable to cast their votes in your favour.
In my opinion, the most equitable and democratic way, to settle the current leadership tussle is to have party poll across the board starting at the branch, then division level and followed by election of the central delegates who will then choose the leaders at the General Assembly. It may be time consuming and costly but I am convinced it is worth the trouble because the losers will not have any more reasons to complain about as the democratic process is inclusive of the people who matter most ie the ordinary members of the party.
If need be, next month's AGM can be postponed to accommodate the series of party wide elections, to ultimately choose the central delegates for the Annual General Assembly.
I look forward to a strong and united MCA with you at the helm, continuing to fight for justice and fairplay and against corruption and extremism
Clean up the party then
written by Katana Sword, October 17, 2009
Dato Seri,
Since you say it is irresponsible to leave the party in this state, that I agree with you. Clean up the party and then do what is right. Let there be fresh elections then and let new people run. If you feel you are the chosen one by all, then let the votes say what they say and do what the votes say. I hope you also mean people first and not just you first in pretense. Still it would be a big thing to keep your words, irrespective of what people say that we are human, yes we are indeed human but you are in the position that is not suppose to do wrong and be a role model in keeping your words. I really don't know who is the right one but i do hope you keep your word
You made the right decision to stay
written by MJ, October 17, 2009
Datuk Seri,

Thanks for listening to the people. We want you to stay. I want you to know that you are not alone! I will back you up! Please contintue to serve the people. It takes a strong heart to stay on, you made it. Keep your plan going! I support you!
UMNO should not interfere in MCA affairs
written by Loh Meng Kow, October 17, 2009
Najib suggested that other parties follow UMNO way to resolve party problems. He forgot that other parties are not UMNO where the head of UMNO has the right to make government appointment. Nobody in UMNO was able to use leverage inside or outside UMNO to influence UMNO President’s decision. Members of other BN component parties do not meddle in UMNO party affairs.

UMNO President being able to influence the affairs of other BN component parties should refrain from speaking about MCA party issues beyond declaring that the matter should be resolved by MCA itself.

UMNO can wish that other component parties attract voters to support BN. The support or not of BN depends on BN policies which affect not only members of the component parties, but also non-members. UMNO President should not use the excuse that realignment of political forces among BN component parties could affect general election results to intervene.

Mahathir said he interfered in MCA affairs in the past, and that was why leaders in MCA during his time could not guide BN government along the path that would attract Chinese voters. UMNO wants strong leaders in the party, and it should also prefer strong leaders in the component parties. The positions of Chief and Deputy are important, and these should be filled through election rather than by internal promotion of those who did not consider themselves ready to contest in the previous election. MCA is in the process of getting a fresh mandate for its leadership, just like UMNO has just freed its constitutional restriction to allow all talents to be headhunted. To intervene in MCA matter particularly on the issue of party election would be seen to beggar thy coalition partner party. Why should Chinese support MCA when it is a puppet of UMNO?
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written by Kenny G, October 17, 2009
Dear Datuk Seri

I fully agree with your statement "It is also morally wrong to hijack the original intention of the EGM just so certain quarters can get shortcuts to political elevations in their careers.". These people are highly irresponsible and do not respect the members of MCA. This must not happen. You must stay to cleanse MCA of such unprincipled immoral people. We support you.
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written by Lim Ma Lee, October 17, 2009
When you are down you can see who are your allies and foes.Use your powers to call for another EGM.Let the grassroots decide whether MCA need fresh elections.You are now alone and you need the support of all the grassroot support. I , as an ordinary MCA member do not know why the 20 odd CWC members do not want another EGM. They are afraid that they will not be elected to the new CWC. We are all behind you and also sympathise you. It seems you are fighting alone. Never mind you have all our support. Good luck.
MCA CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER FATAL MISTAKE
written by pc t, October 19, 2009
TAKE A LEAF FROM HISTORY: History is peppered with stories of revolutionary triumphant victory of MORALLY HUMANE JUST AND ACCEPTABLE CONDUCTS" over unacceptable abusive and manipulative human greed, abuses and injustice.The current checkmate situation facing the presidency of MCA is politically instigated by self serving opportunist retards within MCA as well as political manipulators outside.MCA is resisting change for its betterment if the old detructive traits of power play and lap dog mentality is to succeed.MCA is killing itself for allowing its presidencty to be hijacked by such mutinous retards.Mr President Ong is just a normal human being trying to do the right thing.LET THE PRESIDENT realises his elected promised endeavours and for the ambitious retards...please have some intelligence to learn from history..Hitler and his likes LOST the war...there shall be no fairy tales believers if the BAD wins.LEARN FROM HISTORY.
DISGUSTED WITH MCA IN FIGHTING
MCA SHOULD STAND BY ITS PRESIDENT: THE MORALLY RIGHT THING TO DO
written by pc t, October 19, 2009
HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF: Remember the bygone Tan Koon Swan and Neo Yee Pan's faced off? MCA cannot afford another fatal mistake by chosing a popular President sanctioned by another political component.Any party for that matter needs to have a certain degree of autonomy in term of elected leaders for the party to perform effectively without fear or favour. The people need check and balance to be instituted in all aspects of political power play especially elected leader that represents the societal needs. MCA should be clear headed and wise to stick by its elected President at all costs. UNITY MEANS THE GOOD OF THE SOCIETY PREVAILS AS AGAINST PRIVATE AGENDAS.
CHESS RULES: ELECTED PRESIDENT TO BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS
written by pc t, October 19, 2009
WISE UP MCA. FOR A SUPPOSEDLY INTELLIGENT CREATION, I AM SURPRISED BY THE "SO RETARDED" SITUATION AFFLICTING MCA. I KNOW THAT "UNITY" IS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE BUT MCA BETTER WISE UP FAST.STAND BY AND FULLY SUPPORTING YOUR PRESIDENT IS THE MORALLY ACCEPTABLE MOVE AT THIS JUNCTURE.YOU DON"T ELECT A PRESIDENT TO BE KILLED BY OWN PAWN...EVEN CHESS KNOWS THE RULES.DON"T BE A RETARD. DO THE RIGHT THING SO THAT THE NON MCA COULD AT LEAST HAVE SOME SEMBLANCE OF RESPECT FOR YOU!
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