KUANTAN, Nov 15 — The decision taken at the MCA dialogue today to support the “greater unity plan” did not reflect the views of the grassroots, said party vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
He said the decision was made by some leaders only and not by all the delegates. Liow claimed that from his meetings with MCA divisional leaders nationwide, there was a strong call from the delegates for the second extraordinary general meeting (EGM) be convened to allow new party elections.
“We have good support on the ground and we understand that it is a duty and responsibility of the delegates to decide and resolve the party crisis,” he told reporters after meeting with six Pahang MCA divisions, here, today.
Liow was asked about the dialogue between the party’s top leaders and 620 members from 155 divisions who supported the “greater unity plan” mooted by the president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat and his deputy Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, as well as declaring the second EGM scheduled for Nov 28 as invalid.
Liow, however, said the EGM would go on as planned and that it was legal under the law and party constitution. “Through another party election, we will be able to restore the party’s honour and integrity.”
He said democracy must be revived in the party by returning the power to the delegates in determining the party leadership.
Asked whether his action of holding a meeting with the division leaders today would kill his political career, Liow said he was only carrying out his duty as a party leader.
“I’m just getting the delegates to come out and say their views. We are not out to topple anyone, so why the worry?” he said. — Bernama
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You just do not have it in you yet, LTL. Do you understand? Please send your youth chief to be the MCA ambassador to China.