Penang MCA has urged its members to be "proactive" because the next general election is fast approaching.

Members have been urged to update their personal information at the party's divisional level offices and also claim their free insurance or cash handouts under the "Tribute to MCA veterans" and "Happy Mother's Project".

The "Tribute to MCA veterans" scheme provides a RM100 handout to party members who are 60 and above, while the "Happy Mother's Project" provides a RM200 handout to party members who have a baby in 2017.

Penang MCA also urged party members to return to their hometowns and touch base with their respective local MCA committee members...