It will take more than fresh polls to end the prolonged leadership crisis in MCA - what's needed is teamwork at the top.

"We have to elect a Number 1 and Number 2 who can work together. This is the message (that has come out of) the crisis," said Youth chief Wee Ka Siong.

The party has learnt that, if the president is not willing to accept his deputy, it would signal the beginning of a disaster.

wee ka siong interview 220310 04 "(That is why) we have to make sure that (in the upcoming polls) we vote for a good team, a good combination of president and deputy," he said.

Wee ( right ) did not want to state his preference for any of the three presidential candidates, saying that he does not want to "influence or dictate to" anyone.

However, in the wake of the turmoil and uncertainty in MCA over the past few months, Wee is at least certain about one thing.

"I do not support the incumbent president (Ong Tee Keat)," he said, stressing that this is a personal stand.

"But it is okay with me, if other delegates insist on voting for Ong. After all, that is their choice."

Culprit behind blog

Asked about the blog exposé that claimed he has accumulated millions of ringgit and which alleged he had abused his powers, Wee claimed to know the identity of the person behind the attack.

"But I cannot reveal it now. I have consulted my lawyers and we will look into taking legal actions against the culprit," he added.

The MCA crisis which should have been resolved at the Oct 10 extraordinary general meeting last year was turned into a deadlock when Tee Keat refused to step down, despite a no-confidence vote.

The crisis intensified when numerous factions emerged, causing more infighting and the possibility of MCA losing its relevance to the Chinese Malaysian community.

Polls will now be held on Sunday, with a total of 101 candidates vying for 31 posts. The contest for presidency will see a three-cornered fight between Tee Keat, former president Ong Ka Ting and former deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek.