With rival factions exchanging fire over the second extraordinary general meeting (EGM) scheduled for Nov 28, a group of unidentified individuals are planning a candlelight vigil to 'safeguard MCA democracy'.

This is to be held from 7.30pm in front of the party headquarters in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

azlan Although the vigil is seen as supporting vice-president Liow Tiong Lai's (left) faction, this was denied by an EGM requisitionist, Wong Nai Chee.

A text-message seeking attendance is being circulated among MCA members, with a request that participants wear black.

"If you are disappointed with the current disorder in MCA, your presence is welcome. Let us light up the light of democracy. Please forward,” reads the message.

wong nai chee Wong, who is also a party central committee member, told Malaysiakini that the organisers are apparently a group of young people, but it is unclear if they are MCA members.

"If they want to convey a democratic message, we won't encourage or stop them. Let them convey their message, maybe our approach is different. We will continue to do our work," he said when asked if Liow's faction supports the vigil.

He added that none of the leaders in Liow’s faction will attend the vigil as they have to be at a briefing for party delegates from Kuala Lumpur, as part of their campaign to convince the 2,380 delegates to attend the EGM.