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Written by Ong Tee Keat
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Wednesday, 28 October 2009 |
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Yesterday, several MCA Central Committee members had said that they were not consulted about the "greater unity plan" which was announced last week. The plan was designed to end the impasse in the Party, bring unity back and put MCA on track to winning back support from the people in time for the next general election. The plan had been presented to the Prime Minister, who had given his blessings.
I find it perplexing why I need the CC's permission when I try to bring about unity to the Party. Do these people hope to see the Party being dragged down by continuous in-fighting, just so they can achieve their selfish ambitions? Do they understand the importance of putting the greater unity plan to work so that MCA can continue with its healing and reforms following the setbacks during last year's general election? Are they not prepared to set aside their self interest for the sake of MCA and the nation?
I have also been asked about the personal pledge I made before the October 10 EGM. I have clarified the issue on many occasions. It would be unwise to make me reveal certain things that will deeply embarrass a few Party leaders.
During the October 15 MCA Central Committee meeting, someone said that I control almost 50 per cent of the delegates while Dato' Sri Dr Chua Soi Lek has the backing of about 47 per cent. Her statement has made me realise that me and Dr Chua should come together and unite the Party, as collectively we control almost 100 per cent of the general assembly. Why should anyone question the greater unity plan?
MCA has unfinished business and the Port Klang Free Zone debacle is just one of them. We have reached the final lap in our efforts to get to the bottom of the PKFZ problem. Now is the time to move ahead, and not be held back by petty and divisive bickering.
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