MCA Wanita: Stop all talk on our chiefs PR status

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As MCA Wanita today decided to refer to the disciplinary committee those who harp o­n its chief Dr Ng Yen Yen's past status as an Australian permanent resident, Youth members demonstrated outside the party headquarters calling for her resignation.

At the end of a two-hour Wanita central committee meeting this afternoon, the wing's secretary-general Chang Yok Ying read out a statement, in the presence of Ng, which said the PR status issue was "closed".

"The question of her (Ng) allegiance to the country does not arise. A permanent resident of Australia, unlike a citizen, cannot hold an Australian passport, vote, stand for Parliament and hold an office in the public service.

"Ng holds o­nly o­ne citizenship and that is Malaysian citizenship. She is a loyal Malaysian citizen who is serving the country with her deepest convictions and dedication," said Chang.

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