Former MCA deputy secretary-general Loke Yuen Yow has confirmed that he mooted a second deputy prime minister's position for MCA back in 2009.

However, Loke said that he did so in his personal capacity.

According to a report by Sin Chew Daily's evening edition today, he said the appointment of a Chinese as the second deputy prime minister will show that MCA was being respect and allow the party to carry out its functions more efficiently.