MCA president Ong Tee Keat has opened a Facebook account to invite the public to communicate with him, via the social networking page.

His personal page in Facebook will also serve to provide a more interactive platform while encouraging transparent public discourse and open communication between the transport minister and the public.

A statement from his secretariat here today, said that Facebook would also enable him to reach a wider audience while still keeping abreast on comments, feedback and suggestions posted on his page, despite his hectic schedule.

It said Ong's foray into social networking was a natural next step in his commitment to good governance, transparency and accountability.

Ong also has his own blog .

To check his Facebook page often

The Pandan member of parliament said he took his responsibilities as an elected representative seriously and also intended to uphold his promises to the people who had elected him.

He added that the concept of transparency and accountability were not mere rhetorics to him.

"Through Facebook, I will be able to serve to the best of my ability and one of the most important ways to deliver my promises to Malaysians is to ensure that everyone has direct access to me.

"With that entrenched in my mind, I will make every attempt to check my Facebook page as often as possible and take note of what has been posted while also sharing my own activities, thoughts and opinions," said Ong.

For further information, visit his Facebook page .

- Bernama