MCA president Ong Ka Ting and his deputy Chang Kong Choy today revealed a report card detailing the work they have done since taking over and their plans for the future should they be re-elected.

However, the duo denied that it was an election manifesto designed for this Saturday's party polls.

"This is not a manifesto, rather it is about what we have achieved and what we will continue to do as a team if elected. It's too late to reveal a manifesto now," said Ong at a joint press conference with his deputy at the MCA headquarters in Kuala Lumpur after submitting their nomination papers.

This is a progress report on the work done over the past 26 months summarised in a simple form, he added.

The report stated seven 'achievements' and 10 'promises' for the future.

Party unity

One of the achievements mentioned, is that the duo had managed to return stability and unity to the party after a protracted leadership struggle.

"Most of the party leaders and members have put their differences behind them for the sake of the community," said Ong.

Apart from this, he also noted that the current leadership had reformed the party by limiting the tenure of the president and ensured a free and fair party polls.

Ong and Chan also promised to further solidify camaraderie in the party if they were re-elected.

"We will continue to reform and strengthen the party as well as to attract more new members to join the party," said the president.

He said they will continue to promote the life-long learning project and implement the 'new village master plan'.

Earlier, accompanied by a group of supporters, Ong and Chan arrived at the nomination centre at about 2pm.

No alliance

Ong's challenger, Chua Jui Meng, who filed his nomination papers at 3pm, said he will not team up with other candidates to boost his chances.

"Why should I team-up? The central delegates understand that why I don't want to form a team...I don't want the party to split," he told reporters.

Chua, who is currently a vice-president, claimed that he has not discussed forming an alliance with anybody, including Dr Ting Chew Peh, who is gunning for the number two post.

"I don't want to form a team to oppose Ong Ka Ting's team. This is because if I form a team then the party will be split down to the middle. I don't want team A, B or C, or B1, B2, B3," he said.

In response to the report cards released by Ong and his deputy, Chua said he was delighted that his manifesto had created a debate among the leaders.

Last month, Chua had declared his elections manifesto while Ong said that he would not come-up with a counter manifesto since he was already doing the things which his challenger had raised.

Meanwhile, MCA Wanita chief Ng Yen Yen retained her post without contest following no-nomination of anyone else for the position. Elections are set for all other party posts.