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KT Chinese voters warned of 'Pakatan trap'

KT Chinese voters warned of 'Pakatan trap'

kuala terengganu parliament seat by election 231208 MCA secretary-general Wong Foon Meng warns the Chinese community will lose out if they do not help keep the parliamentary seat in BN hands.
Chua: Why skilled M'sians don't come home

Chua: Why skilled M'sians don't come home

chua soi lek 030108 There are few takers for the government’s programmes that facilitate the return of Malaysians professionals to work, says MCA deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek, who outlines shortcomings.
Can PKR lead Pakatan in quest for M'sian dream?

Can PKR lead Pakatan in quest for M'sian dream?

analysis PKR congress Nov 28-30 Not quite the ‘dream team’ itself, PKR’s leadership in Pakatan are under even greater scrutiny.
Perfecting PKR

Perfecting PKR

analysis PKR Congress Nov 28-30 Caught between ebbing exuberance and cautious optimism, PKR will have to go into its annual congress this weekend with determination to rid itself of fundamental shortcomings.
MCA veteran Ng Cheng Kiat makes a comeback

MCA veteran Ng Cheng Kiat makes a comeback

comment Ng's appointment as head of MCA's disciplinary committee comes as no surprise as he is known as a no-nonsense lawyer, with little tolerance for social injustice.
Will new MCA boss nominate Chua as minister?

Will new MCA boss nominate Chua as minister?

ong tee keat and chua soi lek opinion The answer is simply ‘no’. The truth will eventually be told - Soi Lek's future role in government couldn't be more remote in Ong Tee Keat’s mind.
Enter the Tee Keat dynasty

Enter the Tee Keat dynasty

ong tee keat and mca analysis Most pundits have underestimated Ong Tee Keat's political will in making changes in the party despite being largely untested as a leader.
Post-election headache for MCA chief

Post-election headache for MCA chief

mca party election vote 131008 news analysis Will the new party president focus on leadership reform as promised or resurrect the political career of former secretary-general Ong Ka Chuan?
Chua's comeback dogged by tainted past

Chua's comeback dogged by tainted past

chua soi lek 030108 news analysis Not everyone is thrilled by MCA No 2 Dr Chua Soi Lek’s victory in the recent party polls - there is still much consternation about his sex scandal.
Tee Keat spells out his plans for MCA

Tee Keat spells out his plans for MCA

ong tee keat and mca exclusive He says he genuinely wants to do well as MCA president, adding that his reforms will be guided by the party constitution and other necessary party mechanisms.

MCA polls: Is the tide finally turning?

MCA polls: Is the tide finally turning?

comment What was ‘people power’ in the general election was reflected in the just-concluded MCA polls, when delegates taught leaders valuable lessons in accountability.
It's D-day for MCA

It's D-day for MCA

comment All questions will be answered in a few hours as MCA members elect new party leaders. But who will emerge triumphant and who will be forced into oblivion?

Ka Ting chairs final CC meeting

Ka Ting chairs final CC meeting

comment Unlike the emotional farewell for Dr Ling Liong Sik in 2003, there was little flow of tears at MCA president Ong Ka Ting's final central committee meeting.
MCA in business - 1968 to 2008

MCA in business - 1968 to 2008

analysis Now in the black again, MCA's financial position with assets worth RM1.6 billion has to be managed in a more transparent manner.
Wanted: Strong leadership of MCA

Wanted: Strong leadership of MCA

mca party election vote 131008 news analysis What will MCA delegates consider in picking the next president? The search is on for a leader who can draw on character and experience in standing up for the party.
Crowded field, complexity in MCA polls

Crowded field, complexity in MCA polls

mca news analysis The pressure is on as aspirants file their nominations this afternoon for posts in MCA ahead of polls on Saturday. The outcome is far from predictable.
MCA battle: Paying the power price

MCA battle: Paying the power price

mca opinion Looming MCA polls have prompted candidates to step up their game. But an increasingly bitter fight to the top has unearthed various alliances within the party. Are these ties beneficial or poisonous?

MCA Youth backs RM1.5 bil trustee scheme

MCA Youth backs RM1.5 bil trustee scheme

There is no reason for MCA Youth to oppose the proposed establishment of a Central Board of Trustees for the party, says the wing’s secretary-general.
Selling the 'reform' mantra to MCA

Selling the 'reform' mantra to MCA

donald lim mca exclusive Vice-president Donald Lim says he is pushing for change in tandem with grassroots aspirations as he sets his sights on the No 2 post.
Party urged to dump Nanyang shares

Party urged to dump Nanyang shares

MCA vice-president Donald Lim says the party must sell its Nanyang shares if it is sincere in its efforts to reform to stay relevant to the Chinese community.

Fong: Why I prefer to be a veep

Fong: Why I prefer to be a veep

fong chan onn exclusive The four-term MCA veep will defend his post in the Oct 18 poll. In an interview, he tackles thorny issues linked to economic policy and public perceptions of the party.
MCA veteran Yap eyes veep post

MCA veteran Yap eyes veep post

yap pian hon updated 5pm Ex-MCA VP Yap Pian Hon today became the seventh person to throw in his hat for the vice-president's post in the party election scheduled on Oct 18.
Chua set to lead 'reformasi' in MCA

Chua set to lead 'reformasi' in MCA

chua soi lek 030108 exclusive Former MCA vice-president Chua Soi Lek, who is bidding to make a comeback, elaborates on his decision and questions contradictions in the party’s ‘healthy political culture’.
MCA urges KL mayor to listen to views on draft city plan

MCA urges KL mayor to listen to views on draft city plan

FT MCA chairperson calls on Kuala Lumpur mayor to take greater heed of proposals from the public in regard to the city's development.