Edward Wong, who scored a 4.0 CGPA in the STPM examination, had set his sights on becoming an accountant. But his dream was shattered when six universities rejected his applications.

His story took a turn after he shared his disappointment on Facebook. The post quickly gained traction and drew the attention of MCA president Wee Ka Siong, who today stood beside Wong at a press conference at the party’s Kuala Lumpur headquarters.