A Single Stream Education System

It is good that the Prime Minister is firm and clear on this issue, that the government will not implement an education system that divides the people. Until the people from various races are in the agreement, then the single stream system will not be implemented. The PM also reminded the rakyat that we should not be taken up by racist remarks made by any political leader since they do not necessarily reflect the views of the majority.

It is very simplistic to think that a single stream of education system will ensure racial interaction, harmony and unity. There are many countries where you have a single stream of education, but the people are as divisive as ever. Racial unity is a very complex issue that cannot be achieved just by implementing a single stream education system. Leaders who make such a call should be reminded that educational freedom is enshrined in the constitution and it is an inherent right of all Malaysians.

Right now, while there are various streams of education system, the curriculum are set by the Ministry of Education. The content of the various educational streams should instill nation building, mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance of the uniqueness of the diversity of races in this country. Government policies that are fair, equitable, democratic that will ensure confidence and trust in the government is important. No race should be marginalized or left out from the mainstream of development. Every group is entitled to share the expanding economic cake. Government should help on the needs basis.

The government can continue to assist the bumiputras who are in needs but non-bumis who are also in needs should receive help from the government. When every rakyat feels he is a stakeholder in sharing the expanding economic cake, then it is easier to achieve racial harmony and nation building.

To be fair, since Najib became the Prime Minister, he has courageously implemented many new measures to ensure that he walks the talk of Satu Malaysia. Meeting the needs and the expectation of the various races in a multiracial country like Malaysia is a mind-boggling task. Even the PR states are confronted with many problems of how to meet the needs of the various parties within the coalition.

Public Transport

Public transport, especially in the major towns like Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu need to be fixed. Over the years, while the government has done well to improve the road system in our country, it has failed to address public transport system. Hence, the usage of public transport has dropped dramatically to only about 16 percent.

While good road system is important, we need to improve the public transport system, otherwise our roads will continue to be clogged by motor vehicles. It is a chicken and egg situation whereby because of the poor public transport system, then having your own mode of transport becomes a necessity and not a luxury. It is not uncommon to find an employee not coming to work because his car or motorbike breaks down. Many areas in Kuala Lumpur are not served by public transport. Hence, the ownership of motor vehicle by Malaysians is one of the highest in Asia.

Najib chairs the Cabinet Committee on Public Transport and this is tasked to improve public transport so that the usage of public transport would increase to 25 percent in the short term and ultimately 40% in the long term. This may be a difficult target to achieve until greater commitment is shown to improve the public transport system.

The latest budget shows that the government has announced a number of initiatives to improve the public transport. However, this looks like a piece meal effort. The major cities need an integrated transport master plan. Until there is better connectivity between the various mode of transport, people will shun public transport. The various public transports available in KL are not inter-connected. When you buy a bus ticket, you cannot travel in a commuter train. The first act of improving the connectivity is to make travel in the public transport system hussle free.

There are too many departments involved in looking after public transport. The latest count is 13 departments. There should be a body like the Cabinet Committee on public transport that is the supreme body that oversees all public transport problems from application of licenses, planning of routes, better equipments, more efficient service and cost-effective way of delivering the service.

Right now, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad has done a poor job in the procurement of buses and equipments. RapidKL is not as rapid as it should be. It is hoped that through better coordination, the development of the public transport system will not be in an ad-hoc and haphazard manner.

A land transport commission may be required so as to bring different agencies in line and engage the public in order to plan a more people’s friendly route. The support of the rakyat is important if we want to promote better usage of public transport system. There is a need to educate the taxi and the bus drivers that they are not kings of the road.

蔡細歷：更有協調性‧應設監管公共交通委會

（布城）馬華前署理總會長拿督斯里蔡細歷建議政府成立一個全權負責監管所有公共交通問題，如同內閣委員會的機構，負責所有執照申請、路線規劃、更好的設備、更有效服務和具有成本效益載送服務等事項。

發展不會雜亂無章的進行
蔡細歷也是國陣總協調，他於週四（10月29日）在部落格貼文中指出，政府可能需要成立一個陸路交通委員會，結合不同的機構和徵詢公眾的意見，以便策劃更友好的路線。

他說，大馬的公共交通，尤其是主要城市如吉隆坡、檳城、新山和亞庇的公共交通服務有必要整頓，吉隆坡的公交系統更是互不連接。

公共交通使用率降至16%
“主要城市需要一個綜合交通大藍圖，只有在各種公共交通有更好的連接系統，人們才會改搭公共交通工具。”

他說，政府多年來盡力改善公路系統，但是卻未解決公共交通系統，使到公共交通的使用率急降至只有16%。

他說，這是雞和雞蛋的問題，因為公共交通系統的不完善，車輛變成一種需要而非奢侈品，由於吉隆坡很多地區交通不便，導致大馬成為亞洲擁車率最高的國家之一。
由首相拿督斯里納吉主持的內閣公共交通委員會會議，期望在短期內將公交使用率提昇至25%，並在長期達致40%的目標。

他認為，除非政府對改善公共交通服務有很大的承諾，否則這項目標將難以達致，政府在新出爐的財政預算案中所宣佈的若干改善措施，看來很零碎。

星洲日報‧2009.10.30

A response to the 2010 Budget

The Budget 2010 that was announced on Friday, 23^rd October 2009 is overall a good budget, especially under this challenging economic condition. The Budget deficit will be reduced from 7.4% to 5.6% and there are no higher taxes. Generally, it does not burden the rakyat and is business friendly. I had the opportunity to gather some professionals for a brainstorming session on the budget and below are some essences of the discussion that I would like to share.

Real Property Gain Tax (RPGT)

The 5 percent Real Property Gain Tax (RPGT) as announced in the Budget 2010 will be effective from January 1, 2010.

It is seen as a counter-productive move in encouraging real property investments among local and foreign investors and less attractive compared to other countries that offer lower RPGT or no tax than Malaysia.

Goods and Service Tax (GST)

The time has come for the Government to seriously consider the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

The Goods and Service Tax is more equitable compared to the sales and service tax. However, appropriate measures must be taken to ensure that the implementation of the GST is properly done.

The country’s oil and gas industry although contributing 40 percent of the government’s revenue will continue to drop in future and the GST could be another source of revenue to the government.

The GST has been implemented in many countries. You pay for services and goods. Hence, it is more equitable. Educating the rakyat and ensuring its proper implementation is important. There is a lot of red tape involved in its implementation. Hence, GST should not be introduced in haste.

Green Technology

In view of the current problem of global warming and climate change the PM Najib has announced a fund of RM1.5 billion soft loan in order to provide assistance to companies dealing with green technology and hopefully help to reduce carbon foot prints for the nation.

Apart from the tax exemption on the Green Building Index (GBI) certificate and the RM1.5 billion fund, the government should also consider implementing plastic bag tax. Many plastic bags are non-biodegradable and it causes great harm not only to the environment but also to the human beings. Countries like Ireland has passed a plastic bag tax in year 2002 and within weeks, it showed 94 percent drop in plastic bag usage.

The government should consider implementing before the plastic bag tax an educational program on reducing the usage of plastic bag. There should also be a tax for non-environment friendly practices such as usage of Styrofoam containers. Green taxes will also spur technological innovation.

As for the green technology, there are foods for thoughts by an environmentalist as follows:

1) Energy and water efficiency

· New Green Building Indexed building should result in 40 – 60 percent less energy and water usage.

· The rain water should be recycled and reused via inbuilt technology in the house via storage tanks (underground) and etc.

· Solar panels and photovoltaic cells to generate electricity and heating power

· Wind power whenever possible

2) Indoor environment quality

· Using good architectural design for better natural air flow and directional placing of buildings;

· Use of non-toxic paint and materials and environmental materials.

3) Sustainable building and development

· Using GBI buildings and more eco-friendly and energy efficient buildings.

· Cheaper and more eco-friendly low cost homes.

4) Usage of renewable and recyclable materials

· Using wood materials or waste materials using old tyres for retention wall and more cooler energy efficient homes (smart and cool homes)

5) Using new technologies

Quick build system that is 1/3 less cost, e.g. solar energy, green power, biomass power generation, sewerage systems that generate power, recycle water (drinkable) and produce fertilizer.

SME

The SME is an important component in the engine of growth in the country. Hence, there is a need for continuous support from the government in the form of soft loan or grant for SME entrepreneurs. Although there is a special funding under the stimulus package, the government should introduce a system for SME owners to be able to purchase their own factories rather than paying for the renting of the factories.

There should be more grants so that the entrepreneurs could:

1) Upgrade their equipments;

2) Acquire new technologies;

3) Expand the capacity and productivity of their factories and products and;

4) Research and technology.

Right now, we are told that the yearly fund allocated have often been fully utilized before the year-end.

Creative Industry

A total of RM200 million of fund is allocated for creative industry. This is the first time that such allocation is given. However, the amount of fund is inadequate since there are many fields in the creative industry. The creative industry has great potential and if the government wants to develop the service industry to achieve 65% of the GDP by 2020, then the creative industry is one field that holds great promise. We need to overcome:

1) Internet access problem;

2) Content development problem

Often, you notice the film industry and advertisements in the electronic media have to buy content from overseas. There is little support from the local community and the government for the development of local content in the creative industry.

As for performing arts, there should be room for people who are creative and space for the freedom of expression. If a minority of people likes to impose their own values on local and foreign artists, then we can forget about developing performing arts in Malaysia.

A grant of RM50million for branding is grossly inadequate. Right now, SME can apply for grant when they do promotion overseas as part of their branding exercise. If they do not have a strong local brand name, then no way can they compete overseas. Hence, there is a need to identify the top 30 local brands and establish a strong local brand with government assistance, then only they are ready to go overseas.

There is a lot of red tape in applying for these grants. Hence, the procedure to apply for the grant should be simplified.

Security

Security is a big issue in this country. This is one reason why we have suffered a drop in our competitiveness. We welcome the RM1billion funding to beef up security. However, having extra patrol car and better equipment will not ensure better security. It is the security personnel’s professionalism, dedication, right attitude, less corruption and abuse of power that will improve the security in this country.

Minimum Wage

It is disappointing that the minimum wage issue was not mentioned in the 2010 budget.

I have mentioned in the blog before that Malaysia needs a minimum wage policy for certain sectors that have potential for growth. It will increase productivity and efficiency as producers or employers will have to make these adjustments. Workers will have to change their attitudes towards work and increase productivity to be employed. Malaysia will not be dependent on cheap and low skilled foreign labour to drive its economy.

More than 90 % of countries have legislation regarding minimum wage but Malaysia is not one of them.

There are about 3.5 million foreign workers in Malaysia. Last year, foreign workers remitted RM18 billion to their own countries. If minimum wage is implemented, this amount of money will not flow out of the country. It will definitely boost up local consumption.

PRESS STATEMENT BY DATUK SERI DR. CHUA SOI LEK

PRESS STATEMENT BY DATUK SERI DR. CHUA SOI LEK

I would like to thank MCA central delegates and all party members for their enormous support that lead to my reinstatement as a MCA member.

I accept the decisions made by all central delegates and I hope that the MCA central leadership will respect decisions made by the central delegates in the MCA EGM.

Thank you.

拿督斯里蔡细历医生文告

我感激全体马华党员和中央代表的支持，让我恢复党籍。

我接受中央代表的所有决定，也希望马华领导层尊重中央代表在特大的票决。

谢谢。

PRESS STATEMENT BY MCA CENTRAL DELEGATES’ EGM ACTION COMMITTEE/马华中央代表特大行动委员声明

The MCA Central Delegates’ EGM Action Committee urged all MCA Central Delegates to attend the EGM on the 10th October, 2009. This EGM is called by Central Delegates to determine the destiny of the party.

Post 308 General Election, MCA is at its lowest point. Under the leadership of Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat, the situation is worsening and the party is divided. Since the party election last year, Datuk Seri Ong has made no plans to revive the party.

We have to admit that MCA today has NO impact on national politics. It has NO influence on the policies and plans of this country. We have NO direction.

For this reason, the MCA Central Delegates’ EGM Action Committee has put together the 3R Manifesto to restore 60 years of legacy and influence.

We believe that this manifesto of REJECT, REUNITE, RESTORE will provide a road map for our party leaders and members to return the MCA to its place of respect and prominence.

Today, we want a strong and united MCA. We want a party leader who serves the party and not his own interest.

Nothing is more important than the wishes of the majority. This EGM is important.

If we make the wrong choice we are doomed.

Attend this 10 October 2009 EGM and Vote FOR all the resolutions to be part of the change for MCA.

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马华中央代表特大行动委员会呼吁全体马华中央代表出席于10月10日，早上10时举行的特别代表大会，利用手中一票决定党未来的命运。

308大选后的马华处于最低谷，拿督斯里翁诗杰主政以后更每况愈下，党内出现分裂。翁诗杰当选以来，并未提出任何重整马华的计划和方向。

我们必须承认和面对一个现实：今天的马华，在我国政治已没有影响力，对国家的施政也毫无影响力。我们已失去方向。

有鉴于此，马华中央代表特大行动委员会拟就了以“纠正·团结·振兴”为3大方向的宣言，力挽马华60年来的威望和影响力。

我们深信，有关宣言提供清晰的政治版图，引领马华领导层和党员协助恢复我党强大的政治地位。

今天，我们要一个强稳团结的马华。我们要一位全心全意为党奉献而非只照顾个人利益的领袖。

大多数群体的意愿比一切更重要。这项特大至关重要。

一旦选择错误，马华将步向末路。

请依时出席2009年10月10日的马华特大，对大会5项议案投选“赞成”，成为马华改革的一分子！

纠正· 团结· 振兴, 振兴马华60年声誉和威望的3大宣言

纠正· 团结· 振兴

振兴马华60年声誉和威望的3大宣言

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马华已临存亡关口，未来风潇雨晦。

虽然我们生活在变化莫测的年代，然而，马华的前景却从未如此充满悬念。

马华创党至今60年，从未如此衰弱。

它从未如此名不符实，毫无绩效；

也从未如此四分五裂，人心各异；

更从未如此乱无章法而无采取任何补救行动。

在现阶段，马华虽贵为国家重要政党，却陷入没有实权的困局。

它对国家的施政毫无影响力。

更糟糕的是，它辜负了人民的需要和期望。

过去12个月，我们就像汪洋中的一艘船。

任风吹雨打，漫无目地的漂流。

我们的总会长无法面对眼前挑战、无法团结马华党员、更无法将马华发扬光大。

我们的总会长已经彻底摧毁了马华的一切。

我们别无选择，唯有召开特別代表大会寻策解决。

抑止对马华公会的破坏，免让它万劫不复。

纠正

我们对总会长失去信心。

308政治海啸以后，我党总会长的改革只闻楼梯响，形容他‘毫无作为’贴切不过 。

过去12个月，总会长无法对党作出承诺。

上任以来仅召开6次会长理事会 ( 本应每周一次) 及6次中委会。

他忽视马华和基层，为了己利不惜典当马华60年的斗争和成就。

我们不信任现任总会长，并要否决重视己利胜于党前途的总会长。

我们要能团结马华的领袖

现任总会长以个人利益作决定，分化党员导致党内分裂。

我们要公正、合理及不偏不倚行使党赋予权力的领袖

现任总会长在党内排除异己，只重用对他俯首恭维的人。他根据个人偏爱，对毫无经验及绩效资历的党员委予重任；凡不站在同一阵线者则遭忽略和羞辱，甚至被标签为 ‘私会党’。

我们要懂得尊重基层和华社的领袖

现任总会长常以英雄自居，不断把自己悲情化，以博取公众的同情。然而，他却持续忽视基层的意愿及存在。

我们要推行共识政治，而非对抗政治的领袖

现任总会长在党内打造恐惧和焦虑文化。他善于心计，不断假以他人口舌代他发言。他拒绝任何对话和会谈，以致马华遭受孤立和隔绝。

我们要重视党务而非个人议程的领袖

现任总会长混淆视听，扰乱基层与公众对他的党、官职表现的判断。他利用党掩盖本身为官的弱点。为了个人政治目的，他甚至滥用职权操纵党部资源。

我们要能与政盟伙伴、非政府组织及广大基层合作的领袖

现任总会长似乎尽量疏远所有人，而且自持己见，态度傲慢，做事盛气凌人。他只选对他唯唯诺诺的人共事，不能容纳异己。

我们要立场坚定、明确的领袖

总会长本身无法果断决定，发表的观点又不服人心，而且立场朝夕令改，随心所欲发表无知论见。

团结

致所有比总会长更爱马华的党员。

党必须立即行动。

立即行动，以助马华恢复昔日的强大力量和荣耀。

立即行动，维护马华先贤创党的心血和功劳。

马华必须重新整合，凝集和发挥领袖及党员的团队力量。

团结，让人们对马华恢复信心

为了所有党员及基层，我们必须挽回马华党誉，重振党威。

团结，以建立共识政治及包容文化

马华必须建立一个有效的工作团队，而非空談不做。

团结，实现委任贤能之士担任中委会、会长理事会及州联委会要职位

我们必须重新委任具有不同经验、才干及和态度积极的领袖，以确确实实反映基层所愿。

团结，以恢复党员士气及拼搏精神

马华领导层及党员必须彼此信任，互相尊敬以并肩合作。我们需要在党内建立一個具冲劲及热诚的文化。

团结，以助恢复党内民主。

不可忽视基层和党员的意愿。党部的决策必须容纳基层党员的想法和意见。唯有如此，马华才能重新团结，凝结一股更强大的政治力量。

团结，以用心地聆听基层与人民的需求。

聆听人民的诉求，付诸行动解决问题是马华的职责。

团结，以在党内建立公平和任人唯才文化。

党员知人善用、不惧强权、不偏私的情操，能让马华茁壮强大。我们不允许在党内发生任何的政治迫害或秋后算帐，所有党员对党和人民的付出与贡献，必受党之肯定。

振兴

我们对马华的动荡不安感到忐忑不安。

身为一国大党，如果整天正事不做，不迅速行动，马华将会被唾弃，无法在马来西亚政治领域发挥效能，也无法在国阵立足，以及被取代。

我们必须重新振作，让拥有60年历史的马华，展现它与人民和国家密不可分的强大地位。

马华需要要自我振兴，维护本身在国阵第二大党的地位。

振兴马华，以在第13届全国大选赢取辉煌战绩

重拾华社信心、重赢华社认同是马华的责任。我们要率身维护马来西亚全民在宪法、民事法所享有的人权和利益。

振兴马华，以助马华达致一个马来西亚目标

马华必须体现 ‘以民为本，绩效为先’ 的精神。

振兴马华，以在国阵扮演重要和平等的伙伴角色

马华必须积极与内阁对话，确保国家重要的决策与运作公正。马华要在国家政治里当家和当权。

振兴马华，强化马华属下所有区会

党部的财务与人力资源必须让全马各区会均分。党部也必须支援基层的活动基金，让基层得以为人民提供更好的服務。

振兴马华，善用马华100万党员，人尽其材以为人民提供更完善的服务

我们必须善用基层及党产资源，为人民提供最好的服务。唯有如此，马华才能全心全意和有效服务人民，才能重获民心。

振兴马华，让它成为社会经济繁荣的火车头

马华能促进马来西亚的和谐发展。我们应与人民分享宝贵的知识与经验。

振兴马华，让它成为教育的监护人

• 我们必须努力保护接受母语教育的权力
• 我们的目标包括为母语教育开发更制度化和计划性的政府资助管道
• 马华必须持续增建和搬迁华小
• 马华必须说服政府承认独中统考文凭，让独中毕业生顺利进入师训及其他高等教育机构深深造

振兴马华，要更专业地管理《星报》，使它达致更大成就

马华需要承认和定位《星报》是独立运作、不屈于政治干预的媒体。我们必须让该报管理层及编辑部自我管理，自食其力。

振兴马华，以更有效、负责及透明处理党部资产及投资

我们必须由合格及精于管理的专才协助管理马华的庞大资源。然而，党员将被赋予追究权，以防止领导层滥用或用之不当。

振兴马华，成立最低基薪委员会为特定行业争取最低工资福利

马华需要为特定行业争取最低工资的福利，确保有关领域的雇员享有合理的收入，并根据雇员的技术和生产效率争取调涨幅度。这么做有助减少依赖外劳。

振兴马华，吸引和激发马来西亚的新生代

马华必须缔造一个积极而正面的环境，肯定年轻一代的潜能，制造机会悉心栽培这些未来的栋梁。

振兴马华，更积极及透明調查巴生港口自贸区弊案

政府既已決定严查巴生港口自贸区弊案，马华必须扮演应有的角色，公正无私及透明处理案件，让案件还原真相。

马华的未來掌握在您手中。

立即行动，振兴马华60年的根基大业！

纠正· 团结· 振兴

3R MANIFESTO: REJECT. REUNITE. REJUVENATE

REJECT. REUNITE. REJUVENATE

3R MANIFESTO TO RESTORE 60 YEARS OF LEGACY AND INFLUENCE

The future of the MCA is at stake.

We live in uncertain times, but never before has the future of the MCA been so uncertain.

The MCA has never been this weak in its 60 years of existence.

It has never been this redundant and yet nothing is done.

It has never been less united and yet it continues to be torn apart.

It has never been so irrelevant and yet NO action is taken.

The MCA today has no impact on national politics.

It has no influence on the policies and plans of this country.

Worst of all, it has failed in its duty to champion the needs and aspirations of the rakyat.

In the last 12 months, we have been a ship without a captain.

We have been left drifting in a sea of uncertainty.

Our president has failed to meet the challenges, failed to unite MCA members and failed to change the party for the better.

Our president has disrupted and destroyed the MCA in every sense, at every level.

We have no choice but to convene this Extraordinary General Meeting.

The destruction of the MCA legacy must be STOPPED.

REJECT

We have no confidence in the president.

After 308, the president has failed us on ALL counts. The term “non-performance” is an understatement.

In the last 12 months, the president has failed to engage the party.

Only 6 Presidential Council meetings (which is typically a weekly affair) and 6 Central Committee meetings have been held.

He has ignored the MCA and its grassroots. He has betrayed the MCA’s 60 years of struggle and achievement for his own selfish gains.

We have lost confidence in the MCA President and REJECT he who places more importance on himself than the party.

· We want a leader that can unite the MCA

The current president makes decisions solely in his own interest and has caused division at every level of the party – from senior leaders to the grassroots.

· We want a leader that can be fair, reasonable and impartial with the power entrusted by the MCA.

The current president has marginalised the MCA grassroots in favour of ‘Yes’-men. Inexperienced and unproven representatives whom he favours are wrongfully appointed into positions of responsibility. Those who are not on his side are disregarded and insulted, even labelled as ‘gangsters’.

· We want a leader that respects the grassroots and the community.

The current president glorifies himself as a hero. Yet at the same time, he shamelessly makes himself appear to be the victim to gain public sympathy. He continues to neglect to the grassroots and their wishes.

· We want a leader that practises consensus politics.

The current president has created a culture of fear and anxiety within the party. He constantly manipulates others and uses them as his mouthpiece. Instead of dialogue and conversation, the party currently suffers from isolation and segregation.

· We want a leader who prioritizes MCA matters before personal agenda.

The current president confuses the grassroots and the public on matters regarding his obligation as a minister with his duty as president of the MCA. He has exploited the party to hide his shortcomings as a minister. On top of that, he has also abused his status to manipulate party resources for his own political agenda.

· We want a leader who works well with coalition partners, NGOs and the grassroots.

The current president remains aloof and distant from all stakeholders. When he does act, he is brash and arrogant. No one but his own Yes-men can work with him thus the party and its members suffer.

· We want a leader who can be decisive and clear with their stance on all issues.

The current president cannot make up his mind and is too weak to make a stand. He constantly reverses his own opinions based on his whims and fancy. These uninformed statements are driven by his irrational moods and personal desires

This is for the MCA members who love the party more than the president.

REUNITE

The party must act NOW.

Act now, to return the MCA to its former strength and glory.

Act now, to uphold 60 years of our predecessor’s blood, sweat and tears.

The MCA must REUNITE to harness the collective power of all the party’s leaders and members.

· REUNITE to inspire confidence in the MCA

We must bring back honour to the party, to all its members and the grassroots.

· REUNITE to establish consensus politics and inclusive leadership.

The MCA has to put together an effective team that doesn’t just talk, but get things done together.

· REUNITE to appoint capable and accomplished leaders in the Central Committee, Presidential Council and State Liaison Committee.

We will re-appoint leaders that combine the right mix of experience, talent and attitude. This reorganization would better reflect the aspirations of the grassroots.

· REUNITE to restore morale and rekindle the spirit of the members.

MCA leaders and members must work together with mutual trust and respect. We need to build a culture that is inspiring and passionate.

· REUNITE to reinstall democracy to the party

The will and wishes of the grassroots and members are invaluable. Their opinion must be accounted for and incorporated into all party decisions. Only then can the MCA be united again as a strong political force.

· REUNITE to heed the needs of the grassroots and the rakyat.

It is the duty of the MCA to listen to the aspirations of the people and take action to address their needs.

· REUNITE to create a fair and meritocratic culture within the party

The MCA thrives when its members work without fear of personal vengeance or unfair bias. There must not be any witch hunt or revenge, and all members can be assured of being recognized for their contribution to the party and the Rakyat.

REJUVENATE

We currently feel a sense of despair for the party is in disarray.

If nothing is done and done quickly, we will have no role to play in Malaysian politics. Our position in Barisan Nasional will be compromised, and our party will be replaced.

We must re-establish the MCA as a 60-year strong party that is relevant and significant to the people and the nation.

The MCA must REJUVENATE itself and reassume its rightful place as the 2^nd largest component party in Barisan Nasional.

· REJUVENATE the MCA to drive towards success in the 13^th General Election.

It is the responsibility of the MCA to win back the faith of the Chinese community. We should be the champions of constitutional, civil and human rights for all Malaysians.

· REJUVENATE the MCA to help realise the goals of 1 Malaysia.

The MCA needs to embody the ethos of ‘People First, Performance Now’.

· REJUVENATE the MCA to take on its role as an essential component and equal partner in Barisan Nasional.

The MCA needs to proactively engage the key ministries in dialogue to ensure fairness and accountability in all policies and actions. We must be an influential force in national politics.

· REJUVENATE to effectively empower the party divisions.

The party’s financial resources and manpower must be deployed to party divisions nationwide. Activities at the grassroots level need to be supported by resources from the party to better serve the rakyat.

· REJUVENATE the MCA to deploy its 1 million members to better serve the rakyat.

We must utilise the combined strength of the grassroots and party assets to maximise our impact on the community. Only then can the MCA serve with sincerity and effectiveness.

· REJUVENATE the MCA to engage NGOs and harness the benefits of cooperation.

We must have positive discourse and work hand-in-hand with the private sector towards mutual success.

· REJUVENATE the MCA as the guardian of education

We must strive to protect our rights to education in our mother tongue.

· Our goal must also be to develop more structured and planned funding channels from the government for our mother tongue education.

· The MCA must continue to build new Chinese primary schools and relocation of Chinese schools.

· The government must be convinced to recognize Unified Examination conducted by independent Chinese schools to enable its graduates to enter teacher’s training colleges and other institutes of higher education.

· REJUVENATE the MCA management of the STAR to a higher level of professionalism and accomplishment

The MCA needs to recognize and position STAR Publications as an independent platform that will never succumb to political interference. We must allow the management board and editorial team self-governance to succeed on their own accord.

· REJUVENATE the MCA to handle party assets and investments in an efficient, accountable and transparent manner.

We must engage expert professionals that are qualified and specialized to manage MCA’s considerable resources well. In turn, they will be held accountable to the party members to prevent any abuse or mistreatment by the leadership.

· REJUVENATE the MCA as a driver of socio-economic prosperity.

The MCA has the influence to shape a harmonious and thriving Malaysia. Our knowledge and experience should be shared with the rakyat.

· REJUVENATE the MCA to strive for Malaysian employees rights to minimum wage

The MCA needs to push for a minimum wage council for selected sectors to ensure Malaysians earn a fair amount for their efforts. To compliment this, we need to implement employee improvement initiatives to increase productivity and skills of our workforce. This will reduce our dependence on foreign labour.

· REJUVENATE the MCA to attract and inspire Malaysian youth.

The MCA has to cultivate an environment that recognises potential, creates opportunity and gives hope to future generations.

· REJUVENATE to investigate the PKFZ matter diligently and transparently

As the government has endorsed the investigation of the PKFZ situation, the party must pro-actively play our role in the probe. The MCA will maintain efforts in a fair and transparent manner, towards successfully resolving the issue.

The Future of the party is in Your Hands.

ACT NOW TO RESTORE MCA’S 60 YEARS OF LEGACY AND INFLUENCE.

REJECT. REUNITE. REJUVENATE

NST Live Chat

I have just attended the New Straits Times Live chat with online readers. Below are some excerpts of the session of which I have summarized.

Q: A very good morning to you. Never expected you to go on NSTLive so early. I have been following the internal leadership tussle. Very sad that Ong and you cannot compromise for the party sake. Is there no way all the differences can be put aside?

A: The differences can be put aside if the president had shown more self confidence and not easily influenced by his small group of advisors. But, today this is all history. The EGM called by the Central delegates will be on.

Q: Hi. I really hope your president gets booted out. He is not fit to be a president especially with his agenda from the very onset of him being appointed is to get you out. He is not concentrating on the party and its upliftment. What is your opinion?

A: I fully agree with you that he has not done much in the one year in leading the party and there is no direction and no road map to prepare MCA to face the next general election. The morale of members are low.

Q: Good morning Datuk Seri Dr Chua. The way things are going, I seriously wonder if people will support MCA if it fields candidates for the general election. I feel it might see the same fate as MIC in the last general election.

A: No faith. I fully agree with you that this internal conflict within the party is causing a lot of harm to the party. We hope the EGM would settle the internal conflict so that we can move on to strengthen the party and to restore our credibility and image.

Q: Its not only MCA but all Barisan Nasional political parties must put their house in order as we Malaysians see a lot of unstability within. Your comment.

A: There are problems within component parties of BN. Anyway, Pakatan Rakyat has also its fair share of problems. Important thing is how do we resolve this internal conflict as soon as possible so that we can then move on.

Q: How are you taking all this issues. Having sleepless nights or taking them at your usual confident stride?

A: A fan. I don't have sleepless nights. I tried to sleep by 12.30am, wake up at 6,30am and exercise until 8am before I leave to do work by 8.30am.

Q: Hi. Just got up from my beauty sleep to chat with you. Do you think its too late for a mediator to resolve the problem between Ong and you?

A: I think it has come to a stage where a mediator is too late. The EGM resolution has been agreed upon by both the party and let the central delegates decide. Leaders have to abide by the delegates in the EGM.

Q: Good morning Dr Chua. We pray you win. I think you deserve it especially with the delegates having elected you as the deputy president. Ong should respect that and work with you instead of trying to oust you from the party. So unfair. We feel he should buck up and face reality. your view

A: Patrick S. While I am inclined to agree with you, However, much water has flowed under the bridge. And today we are confronted with an EGM to resolve the conflict.

Q: Datuk Seri, MCA and MIC have always been talking about transparency and one party. But as soon as a Malay speaks up, he is shot down, with presidents of both parties claiming it is none of their business as it only involves the parties. Now, I am a Malay and I know that in every war, there are casualties. This is not good for my country and I am affected. Do not sideline positive comments and even negative ones can be good

A: Some leaders are more sensitive than others. I always believe that people are entitled to their opinion and we should not be too sensitive about comment made by any leaders.

Q: Why can't leaders just walk away when they are not needed. If your boss tells you, hey, you are not wanted, why can't they just accept it. But no, no one wants to leave, thinking they are indispensible. No one is, my good Doctor and that include you. And before you think I am OTK's man, you are wrong. I am a partyless Malay chap with only basic neccessities on my mind. Food for the kids and decent clothings. For the good of the country, walk away and later make a comeback.

A: My dear friend, I was sacked by the party. I have spend 30 years in the party and 24 years as the head of the division and suddenly I am partyless. Its not about me. It is also about the party and my supporters.

Q: good mrng datuk seri dr chua. good to see you on nstlive so early. i always wanted to know what would you do for the Chinese community if you become mca president?

A: MCA must walk the talk. While we are a Chinese base party, we should champion all issues affecting the Rakyat from helping the poor, irrespective of race, improving the security situation in the country, seeing the leadership of Najib, being fair to all races, and improving the investment climate of malaysia. We have to move up the value chain if we want to achieve a high income country.

Q: wow!!! its good to catch you so early. how are things going on your side?do you think ong can be ousted out once and for all, we are just fed-up with what's going on in the party. it looks more like personal agenda rather than party agenda.

A: you are smart that you can smell the rat. We hope that you can join politics and contribute to nation building.

Q: Dr. Chua, I support your fight in MCA though I am not an MCA member...if the MCA leadership really think your controversy DVD has tarnished the party, they should not allow you to contest at the first place. Sacking you after you have won the Deputy President is surely against the members wish ! Good Luck to you sir !

A: Thank you for your support. I hope all the central delegates think like you.

Q: good mrg datuk seri. its good to know that u r not giving up the battle. its very unfair of ong to sack you on grounds of an old issue. what is the sentiment on the ground when you went to the grassroots?

A: The sentiment on the ground is good. But politic is politic. The incumbents has the advantage of making promises. I have nothing to promise the central delegates except to see democracy, justice and fair play prevail in the party.

Q: Datuk Seri, if you don't succeed in your reinstatement as MCA deputy president, will you leave the party and join the opposition? So far, have you been approached by the opposition to join their bandwagon?

A: I will not join the opposition. Since I have been sacked no opposition leader has approached me. They are probably aware that I don't give up the fight easily.

Q: You are a man with so many controversies surrounding you. Do you think you can be a good leader with all these?

A: Whether I am a good leader is upto people to judge me. I always try to do my best and people who work with me know that I am a workaholic. For calling a spade a spade, I do invite controversy.

Q: Datuk Seri, frankly speaking, how bad is your relationship with MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat, both politically and personally?

A: If the relationship has been good, I would not have been sacked and there is no need for an EGM to resolve the party conflict.

Q: datuk seri how are you? honestly, i feel upset with mca's top leadership. so many things are going on in the country but everyone seem to be focused on a power struggle. why datuk seri? with the sort of support that you have, i think if you go out and start you own party and prove to the chinese community that you can do more things than mca. why aren't you leaving the party after everything it has done to you?

A: Thank you for your suggestion. The party conflict is because the president do not have the confidence in his leadership and always feel threatened by my presence. I have no intention of setting up a party. MCA has still have very good grassroots leaders who are very committed in their work. What we need is to provide them direction and hope.

Q: I am sorry Datuk. But OTK sounds and looks like a good man. He is clean or rather perceived to be clean and should make a good leader. But at the same time, you are brash and strong and that I believe also good qualities. difficultlah for Chinese to make a choice. Why put them in a spotlah?

A: Your perception can be very misleading. Its not true to say I am brash. I am committed to what I believe in.

Q: Do you think that Ong will gain more sympathy votes from saying that he's being pressured by your team to accept your resolution rather than his?

A: I don't think so. How can my people pressure the presidency. it was achieved through a lengthy negotiation.

Q: I can't believe people keep bringing up your old story just to make a point. i will let you know that you have my respect for owning up and making an apology. not many would do that! but i would like to datuk, are you emotionally or mentally affected by people who keep bringing up old issues? if there is one thing you can do to tell them off, what would it be?

A: It is world of an encouragement from people like you that makes my life keep going on. People do make mistakes. it is important to own the mistake, don't repeat it and continue. to live a full life. There will always be people who will pick on old issues.

Q: Dato Sri, why dont you consider to join Party Cinta Malaysia, rather than to stay in a party that nobody appreciate you?

A: I am committed to MCA and I want to die as an MCA member.

Q: Sorry I need to ask you this.... How do you deal with the sniggers when you go for international conferences if you make a Ministerial comeback?

A: I have already said it openly that I am not interested in any ministerial post and I am not ashamed to own up my mistake.

Q: The MCA president, Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat, has accused you of putting Plan B in position, i.e. forming a new party called the "Parti Cintai Malaysia", in case you fail in your reinstatement as deputy president in the coming MCA EGM. Is there any truth to it?

A: As I have said it, it is the grandfather of all nonsense. There is no reason to have plan B and to join another party.

Q: Dear Dr. Chua, I love to see this Headline in all the newspapers after the D Day of the EGM.......ONG TEE KEAT, YOU ARE FIRED!

A: How I wish your love to see this headline be fulfilled.

Q: Datuk Seri, can you highlight 3 ways in you very point of view to bring the Chinese community in Malaysia back together in 1 piece.

A: First, the party need to be united. Secondly, the chinese must accept that this is a multiracial country where no race should take all and no race should be marginalised from the main stream of the nation's development. There must be spirit of compromises for the larger picture of nation building.

Q: Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat, the MCA president, has raised three issues in accusing you of toppling him from the party and his post. They are: 1. Raising RM100 million 2. Having gangster links 3. Forming a new party called 'Parti Cintai Malaysia' as a Plan B in case you lose in your reinstatement endeavour. Is it true? What have you got to say?

A: As I have said, this is mother of all lies. I don't have RM100 million and I don't need that amount of money to topple the presidency. All I need is 2,400 central delegates who wants to see a united party. A party with clear direction, with team spirit, making decision by consensus, and not a one man show. I don't have any link with gangsters nor any intention to form a new party. This is my president's spinning to tarnish my image.

Q: Datuk Seri, you have been accused of ganging up with Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing to topple him as MCA president. Is it true? Or is this a way out for the MCA president to divert his problems with the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) fiasco?

A: This is another of the baseless allegation haul by my president. He just love to spin and smear other people's name and the end result is that we don't know when it is half truth, the truth or complete lie.

Q: My friends in MOH said that you were the best Minister Of Health that they ever had. All along I think that you are an intelligent and forceful leader. If you win the EGM and later become the MCA President, will you be able to avoid being called a catspaw to UMNO by the DAP? With multiple police reports made against you, will you be held at ransom for they could invoke those reports against you anytime they want to subdue you. What is your comment on this?

A: report has been lodged against me before and no action has been taken since its difficult to obtain a conviction based on a very outdated law. I will not be pawn to anybody. You should know by now that I am committed to my cause and a fighter with a reason.

Q: Datuk Seri, just today Malaysia Today has an article posted about your political secretary involved in a land scam in Johor during the tenure when you were the Health Minister. Also the sequence of events leading to the land scam was posted in http://mohlandscam.blogspot.com. How will these recent postings affect your position in the coming MCA's EGM. We are concern for you.

A: This case was reported to the MACC many months ago. It is a baseless allegation concorted by some people with a political agenda.

Q: I have 2 questions for Datuk Seri: The MCA's support to revert teaching Maths and Science to Chinese primary school is most disappointing to middle class Chinese families. If you are reinstated and become the new MCA President, what will you do to gain the support most of the English educated Chinese who are currently PR supporters?

A: There is always two sides to a coin. There is also a lot of chinese who wants to use their mother tongues to teach maths and science. We cannot deny that our children need to learn english. We just have to be multilingual.

On the EGM

Q: You have proposed five resolutions in the impending party EGM. If it is endorsed by the delegates, what next?

A: We have a tremendous of work to do- one to close rank, no witch hunting, we have to listen more to the grass root and also the needs and expectations of the Chinese community and the rakyat.

Q: Good morning, Datuk Seri Dr Chua. How have you been keeping (politically speaking) since you were sacked on August 26, 2009 by the MCA party leadership based on the disciplinary board's recommendation. Your supporters have succedded in calling for an extraordinary general meeting of the party (EGM) to reinstate you as deputy president among 5 resolutions agreed upon. What would the outcome of the EGM be and its impending consequences? Do you think you would be reinstated as deputy president by the coming EGM? How confident are you? Care to comment, Datuk Seri?

A: I have faith in the political maturity and the wisdom of the central delegates. While they are interested is to see an MCA where there is closing of ranks and there is team spirit and not a one man show and that there should be a road map of internal reformation of the party so that we can face the next coming general election.

Q: good morning datuk seri, how is the egm which you are spearheading coming in, have you enough quota to give a no-confidence motion against your president?

A: Well. thank you for keeping up with the current affairs of MCA. I have confident that the delegates want to see a party with direction and a leadership that can inspire hope and confidence. We cannot be in the same state as we are now. Sailing with a captain that has no clear vision of how to sail the ship properly.

Q: A very good morning, Dr Chua. You are back again on NSTLive for another live chat with readers. Thank you for it. The extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of the MCA is on, to be held by 11 October, 2009. Five resoultions will be tabled, one among them is calling for your reinstatement as deputy president. How confident will you be as far as the reinstatement is concerned? What are your chances with the backing of your ardent supporters?

A: We do not know the date of EGM yet. What was agreed yesterday was to adopt all the resolutions submitted by the central delegates so that we will have one EGM because of the coming Hari Raya, I feel that the date will be after Hari Raya. It should not be delayed since the earlier we resolve the conflict the better it will be for the MCA.

Q: Good morning Datuk. How are you and how the EGM coming up. Feel confident of garnering enough support?

A: I am doing OK. Life has to go on. I am confident of gettingthe support of the central delegates.

Q: Hi. I am disappointed that the Prime Minister has washed his hands of in resolving the MCA issue. Do you seriously think that there should be a credible and reputable observers during the proposed EGM to ensure there is no "dirty tactics" used by Ong's people.

A: Well. I think what the PM did was what MCA members wanted, that is let us resolve our internal conflict without interference from outsiders. I hope the leadership would manage this EGM fairly and transparently other wise there will be a lot of wild accusations. Lets hope the president is aware of the consequences of a tainted EGM.

Comment:

Dtk Dr Chua. All the very best to you in the coming EGM. If an elected leader cannot hold the party together, then he is NOT FIT to be a leader. He shouldn't even have to wait for an EGM. He should resign. Likewise with you too, if one day you be elected as one. GOD bless MCA with good leaders for beloved Malaysia.

Q&A: We shall prevail, says Chua

Adapted from Malaysiakini, 14.09.09

By Yong Kai Ping and Andrew Ong

Chua Soi Lek is not only confident his supporters have enough endorsements to requisition for an EGM, but he is also confident that their resolutions will be passed.

Among the reasons was that the party grassroots were disenchanted with president Ong Tee Keat's lack of direction which was apparent when the party failed to help BN garner Chinese votes in the past eight by-elections.

Below is an excerpt of Chua's interview with Malaysiakini that took place last Friday:



Do you have the numbers?

I've already challenged people who think that I do not have the number of 1,200 to please come with me to the temple. No one has taken up the challenge. I won't say it is my problem. Tan Chai Ho is a very devout Buddhist. Everyone knows. He believes that a certain day, time and date will be the winning combination.

I don't know how he came to the date... he thinks he can choose a date and time, with the number of delegates to submit. Because he is the chief coordinator, I cannot impose (my views) on him. That is my style.



But time is not on your side...

We have the confidence and the political maturity of the delegates. Not to sign is easy. Signing is a difficult choice. We'll expose them. Their names are submitted and this will be scrutinised with a fine-toothed comb. They will face a lot of harassment.


What about claims that your supporters are harassing delegates, including offering money inducements?

That is nonsense. That is how Ong Tee Keat loses support. These kind of statements, (claiming) that we give money, is insulting the delegates. Where do we find so much money? In my group, not one has government post.

Malaysian politics is such that if you have no government post, no one is going to give you money. Simple. I've gone through this process in my political career.


The aura of a government post is such that people think you are very influential and can grant projects and help people.

When you have no government job, you have nothing to offer.

The central delegates want to see democracy in the party.

They want to see fair play and justice, that the deputy president that is elected by central delegates should not be sacked at his (Ong's) whims and fancy.



Are we looking at two EGMs?

I don't know. Our EGM resolution is known to the other side. They are pretending that they don't know. The whole country is signing. Don't tell me they don't know. To say that they don't know is again the 'father of all lies'.


When Tan Chai Ho went to see the secretary-general to show our resolutions, we wanted to see their so it can be merged. He said there was none. Until now there are a lot of presidential council members who have yet to the resolutions.



Let's go into how you are being attacked. One accusation is that you are an Umno stooge.

He has created a lot of nonsense. The grandfather of all nonsense is that I'm trying to have a new party as a 'Plan B'. I have no 'Plan B'. We are confident the central delegates of MCA will ensure that the EGM and resolutions we proposed would be passed. There is no such thing as 'Plan B'.



He would also always try to tie me with Tiong (King Sing). I have nothing to do with Tiong. This is the greatest nonsense of all nonsense. That's why I call it the grandfather of all nonsense created by Ong Tee Keat.



If you look at Ong's political career, it is built on his eloquence at smearing his opponents. If you check his track record, he has done nothing. Nothing to show even as a president. The only thing he has achieved is to sack me.

Then he said I took RM100 million from Tiong. If I had RM100 million, I would tell Ong, "Please... I don't want to get involved. That presidency is not worth RM100 million". Okay? I never had any intention to be party president.

Back then, I even harboured the thought that he is the most suitable person to be the president. One year later, I have doubts. I'm very sure that he has done nothing for MCA. He has created animosity within the party. He has created division within the party. He has not provided any direction for the party. He has never given hope to the party.



Today, he is surrounded by a lot of appointed members. The other thing that he created is the new party. Earlier, he was talking about gangsters. He says I'm involved in gangsterism. You ask MCA delegates and they will tell you about Ong Tee Keat's background. I don't like to talk about people's past.

So this has not gone down well. I don't have so much money. They say I have taken money. But where are the people who are complaining? Please come forward. I'm sure if there is any complaint, the disciplinary board will happy to look into it.



Then he says I'm the stooge of Umno. The Prime Minister wants to see a strong and united MCA. Don't create such nonsense. A weak and divided MCA is of no use to Barisan Nasional.

A weak MCA is of no use to Umno, because we cannot deliver the votes. The eight by-elections we have gone through is very clear. The Chinese are not supporting BN because of MCA. So don't blame a weak MCA on Chua Soi Lek. because you are the president.



Do you agree with the perception that Ong does not enjoy support from Umno, but you are seen to be close to Najib?

I think people are entitled to personal relationship. For that matter, Ong Tee Keat is not close to anybody. This is not a personal attack. Ask anyone on the street or within the party. Don't ask the appointed members. To me, the root of the problem is that there are too many appointed members who are new and young.



What do you think of the controversies surrounding Ong - that he has allegedly taken money and received free flights courtesy of Tiong?

Ong Tee Keat says I have a tainted background. He tells people I have a tainted image and am a recycled product. He is (thus) whiter than white. He has forgotten that he is the only MCA minister ever hauled up by MACC (for abuse of privileges). He is the only MCA minister who had to go to the police station (to have his statements recorded).

These are things he has to explain. Why is he not taking up the challenge to debate with Tiong? I mean, no one can compare with Tee Keat's command of language. Why is he not producing his wife's account? Why is he not going to the temple to cut the cockerel's head? He is not taking up all these challenges?



About the new party...?

This is the grandfather of all nonsense. I have no idea who the hell is behind this party. Don't use your eloquence to smear people.



What kind of accusations do you think will be levelled against you after this?

Well, he has been consistently attacking me, claiming that I want to destroy the party and that I'm a puppet of Umno to destroy MCA. This is nonsense. Then he claims I'm collaborating with gangsters.

When he went down to Johor, there were MCA division leaders waiting to receive him. He didn't bother with them and told the Chinese press that he was surrounded by gangsters brought in by me. I'm sure you saw in the Chinese press that they (alleged gangsters) brought their MCA membership cards.


Then he says I received RM100 million from Tiong. There is no reason for Tiong to support me. Everybody knows that whoever is the Transport Minister will continue to investigate PKFZ because that is a cabinet decision. Tee Keat presents himself as if he is going on a crusade, forgetting that he himself is tainted.

Now, he is trying to show that he is whiter than white. The Cabinet now says that it is now just a question of corruption and abuse of power. A bigger issue is involved - how to rehabilitate the project and move forward. It is up to the government, with its high-powered task force, to clean up (PKFZ).



If your faction gets its way in the EGM and Ong is toppled, and a new minister is then in charge of the Transport Ministry, would you continue the PKFZ probe?

It is a Cabinet decision. I was a Cabinet member before. Najib knows the rakyat is watching. If the task force doesn't succeed, the government will fall. I know when Najib says something, he will do it.



Some say the 'super' task force was to take away Ong's powers into the probe

That is because he politicised the issue. He turned a ministry function into a political problem. He is creating an image where only he is doing the job and everyone else is not interested. This is creating individual heroism and sacrificing the bigger picture. The bigger picture is BN and MCA. To him that is not important. He has no performance to show off. So he has to use this (PKFZ).


I've said it long before - don't politicise ministry work, don't bring ministry work into your party, because that is self defeating for the Chinese and MCA members. Umno has more ministers than MCA. Imagine if they politicised their ministry work and bring it into Umno and pass an Umno EGM and tell the Chinese community, "this is not what I want to do, but this is what my party wants me to do."



What do you feel is the central reason for the fight between you and Ong?

Firstly, he has failed to provide leadership. There is no direction in MCA. One year after he took over the helm, what has MCA achieved? Nothing! Important issues are hardly discussed. He hardly calls for meetings.

Since the party elections until now, there has only been six presidential council meetings when it should be a weekly affair. Since two of these are emergency meetings, that leaves us with only four - including one to sack me and one to appoint senators.

承诺“倒翁”后不展开秋后算账 蔡细历承认华社已不在乎马华

转载自当今大马，13。09。09

杨凯斌与王德齐

独家专访（二）

遭纪委会开除党籍的前马华署理总会长蔡细历承认，华社在308大选后已经“抛弃”了自诩为华社代表的马华公会，而作风独裁的总会长翁诗杰必须负上最大的责任。

蔡细历直言不讳华社已经“不那么在乎马华”，并表示国阵在308大选后8场补选内所蒙受的7场败绩，就是最好的证据。

过去8场补选，国阵只是在砂拉越的巴当艾州议席胜选，却在大马半岛连续7场败给民联。在这7场补选中，华裔选票几乎是一面倒倾向民联，就连副首相慕尤丁也一度开腔抨击华社不懂得“感恩”。

蔡细历承认，“现有的党争已经为（马华）带来许多伤害，所有人都必须负上责任，不过你（翁诗杰）作为总会长，却应该负上领导的责任。”

否认属元老派和少壮派之争

对于这场因为“砍蔡风暴”而掀起的党争，被媒体标签为“元老派”对垒“少壮派”，抑或前AB队之间的斗争；蔡细历不表认同，反而将之形容为中央代表选出的领袖，与获得受委领袖围绕的总会长之间的斗争。

他更火力全开地抨击，这些围绕总会长身边的受委领袖皆是“盲从之母”（Mother of Yes Man）。

“你看到有些受委领袖，现在有司机和车载送，人们会开始问他们到底是从哪里获得这些利益？他们已经变成‘盲从之母’。”

他也声称，马华正副部长实际上没有涉及这场党争，似乎是要把其他党领袖和翁诗杰切割开来，以争取他们的支持。

“马华正副部长其实都没有涉及这场党争。整场纷争是因为总会长（翁诗杰）本身，不懂得扮演船长的导航角色而引发，他以为可以自由转左转右，走上走下。”

奉行集体领导重用有才华者

蔡细历也公开承诺，一旦“倒翁”成功，蔡派将会奉行集体领导，绝对不会秋后算账，对付挺翁派成员。

他强调，一场纷争自然会有支持和反对的成员，因此他们在特大赢得胜利后，绝对不会奉行“猎巫行动”，或歧视和边缘化任何领袖。

“我们会奉行集体领导，我们会听取基层的意见。那些有才华或政绩的人士，都会被带回来。”

他是於周五在八打灵再也一家酒店，接受《当今大马》中英文版和网络电视的独家专访时，如此表示。这也是他在8月26日被会长理事会撤销党籍后，首次接受媒体的专访。

对总会长直选改革有所保留

询及蔡派胜利后是否仍然会延续翁诗杰所提出的党内改革计划，包括总会长直选制，蔡细历明显持有保留的态度。

他表示，党内曾经召开会议进行讨论，并且产生许多质疑，包括马华要如何公正地清理党员册，确保不会成为派系之间的角力。

“你不能因为知道这个区会反对你，所以就清理得干干净净，那些支持你的区会，却只是随随便便地清理。那时，反对你的区会就缩小至真正的数目，但是支持的区会却没有。这是不公平的，不符合一人一票原则。”

他批评，翁诗杰根本不曾没有具体的改革计划，后者只是提出直选制的概念，但是却不曾和其他人深入讨论。

“我建议我们应该举行一天的脑力激荡会议，让马华党员来决定。你不能在没有详细解释实行方式和后果的情况下，直接把它列入为特大的项目。”

巫统马华关系靠共识非对抗

针对一般印象认为翁诗杰在处理马华和巫统关系时，尝试突显敢怒敢言的形象来赢回民心时；蔡细历则反驳说，翁诗杰只是在党员参与的闭门会议里“扮英雄及逞英雄”，并不敢公开呛声巫统。

“我已经公开挑战他不要只是闭门会议中抨击巫统，并公开表明他是唯一敢违抗首相和副首相的马华总会长。唯他不曾这么做。”

他也表示，本身并不相信公开对抗巫统是有效的争取方式，反而更倾向于使用建立共识的方式。毕竟，马华和巫统在选举时都是共同使用国阵旗帜上阵，因此任何行动都不应该破坏国阵的形象。

“不管你喜欢不喜欢，你都是联盟中的一员。你到底是要以直接对抗的方式，还是要达到共识来赢得一些东西？我不相信直接对抗，你不应该和任何资深抑或资浅的盟友直接对抗。”

“你必须接受首相和副首相是来自巫统，大多数内阁成员也都来自巫统，所以这必须看你怎样和他们合作。（英谚说）剥猫皮是有很多种的方式。”

性爱丑闻后不退休无关尊严

询及许多人心中的疑问，即他在去年初因性爱光碟丑闻爆发而辞职后，为何仍然不肯引退而选择延续其政治斗争时，蔡细历强调这无关尊严的问题，而是因为他希望能够继续贡献给党。

“如果我不能继续提供贡献，你认为我还能获得这样多的支持？我已经不是部长，已经没有官职，我甚至也不是州联委会主席。”

“我对他们的支持感到感激，因为马华至少还有许多党员希望看到正义。既然党员选择像我这样的领袖，就应该允许我继续服务，为何要现在，即20个月后采取纪律行动对付我？”

他讥讽说，开除他这也是马华历史上的一项创举，因为纪律委员会是在投报者撤回投诉后，继续向他采取纪律行动。

他也声称，有关的性爱光碟是别人拍摄陷害他，而并非自己所拍摄，然后才泄露出去。他表示，若是后一个情况，本身将会选择自行引退。

“为什么大家不针对拍摄者？我们是不是要有这样的政治文化，当你想要去除一个人时，可以去拍摄其他人的私隐生活，或者陷害他？”

翁诗杰最大敌人就是自己 蔡细历：他尽与影子打架

转载自当今大马，12.09.09

杨凯斌与王德齐

独家专访（一）

马华公会史上首位被开除的署理总会长蔡细历，声称翁诗杰自去年10月出任总会长以来最大的问题，就是对自己的领导没信心。他并以一句话形容“翁诗杰最大的敌人就是自己”。

“作为一名领袖，你必须有信心获得人们的支持，你是在做正确的事情，而不是和自己的影子打架。翁诗杰完全不相信自己，他很容易受到周围的人的影响。”

最大成就是“拼蔡细历”

这名前马华署理总会长也不改其一贯的言辞犀利风格，讽刺翁诗杰上台以来打出“三拼”的口号，誓言要拼经济、拼政治以及拼种族和谐，最终却一事无成。反之，最大的成就是“拚蔡细历”，最终将他革除出党，以及分裂整个党。

“如果你看回翁诗杰的政治生涯基础，他就是依靠其口才来抹黑他的对手。如果追溯其服务纪录，他是一事无成的，就算是作为一名总会长也好。他唯一做到的就是开除我，没有其他成绩了。”

蔡细历是在昨日于八打灵再也一家酒店接受《当今大马》中英文版，以及网络电视的独家专访。这也是他在8月26日被会长理事会开除党籍后，首次接受媒体的专访。

勾结张庆信乃超级废话

蔡细历在专访伊始后即逐一反驳，翁氏阵营对他所作出的连串指控，包括指责他是巫统的傀儡；与黑社会勾结；要求重新委任为部长；获得自贸区主要承包商KDSB公司首席执行员兼国阵后座议员理事会主席张庆信，捐助1亿令吉“倒翁”；以及企图在召开特大失败后另起炉灶创办新党“爱国党”。

蔡细历也重复在早前记者会上的论调，连番炮轰翁诗杰是“谎言之父”（father of all lies）、另创“爱国党”的指责是“废话之祖”（Grandfather of all nonsense）、以及和张庆信勾结的说法是“废话中的超级废话”（Greatest nonsense of all nonsense），显然已对翁派的指控大动肝火。

“翁诗杰说了很多废话，他所捏造的‘废话之祖’就是，我有创立新党作为B计划。我没有B计划，我们深信马华中央代表会确保我方的议案在特大中通过。”

“他也一直将我和张庆信捆绑在一起，但我和张庆信一点关系都没有。我要公开说明，这是‘废话中的超级废话’。”

“如果我有一亿令吉，我就会告知翁诗杰不想再参与任何事情了。那个（马华）总会长职根本不值得1亿令吉，你们可以说这是蔡医生讲的。我也不曾想过要当马华总会长，如果有这样的念头，我早就在去年党选中挑战他了。”

不相信电话遭盗用解释

询及是否曾努力重修两人的关系时，蔡细历的口吻与翁诗杰如出一辙，“过去已是覆水难收”。

但他透露，两人一开始根本就是“话不投机”，并举例说尽管他在党选获得中央代表接受东山再起；但是翁诗杰在党选后就一直不停攻击他，甚至在党选后第一个星期，就在专栏文章中重提旧事。

询及他当选以来是否遭到边缘化（marginalised），蔡细历自嘲说，这个字眼并不恰当，过于轻描淡写其处境，真正的字眼应该是“流放”（exiled）。

他炮轰选委会以性爱光碟丑闻为由革除他，根本是“选择性提控”的做法。他继指，翁诗杰也曾在5名沙巴州区部主席前辱骂他是狗，要用纪律行动来砍他的头。

他也向再次《当今大马》出示，一封由翁诗杰发出，表明要砍掉马华浦莱区会主席刘德贤的短讯，作为选择性提控的另一个例子。有关短讯内容是说，“拿督斯里，我在想你是否向我宣战？如果不是，你是否认为作为柔佛区会领袖的刘德贤是否应该被砍？”

尽管翁诗杰声称其电话号码遭人盗用传送羞辱短讯，但是蔡细历却显然不相信这个说法，并反问，“这个电话号码只是少数高层领袖才知悉......为什么人家要入侵其号码？”

为何不敢去神庙斩鸡头？

蔡细历更反击，爱唱衰他有“性爱光碟”污点的翁诗杰，本身也涉及接受一千万令吉政治献金，以及乘坐“霸王机”等贪污指控，但是却无法作出令人信服的解释。

“翁诗杰整天到全国各地指我形象受损，是过气人物，而他则比白色还要清白。他已经忘记，他是唯一被反贪会传召的马华部长，他也是唯一必须到警局的马华部长。”

“他必须做出解释。为什么他不肯解释？为什么他不要接受张庆信的辩论挑战？张庆信的口才肯定比不上他。为什么他不要公布妻子的户口？为什么他不要去神庙去斩鸡头？”

纳吉不查自贸区必倒台

这位前卫生部长也抨击翁诗杰企图“政治化”部门事务，来遮盖党内苍白的政绩。他保证，其实不管谁是交通部长，抑或其阵营在特大中赢得胜利，政府都会把自贸区丑闻查个水落石出，因为这已经是内阁的决定。

他声称首相纳吉言出必行彻查弊案，否则在众目睽睽之下，国阵政府势必在下届大选倒台。

“纳吉知道人们在看着，如果没有履行这个责任，政府势必会倒台。”

“翁诗杰尝试显示他是唯一展开这场反贪圣战的战士，忘了自己的形象已经受到污染。他现在必须更激进，以显示他比白更白。”

国阵总协调职产生威胁

蔡细历也承认，他被纳吉委任为国阵总协调一职，是马华当权派感到不满及备受威胁的主因。

“（他们说）就连马华总会长都没有权力召见其他国阵成员党的领袖，蔡细历又有什么资格呢？”

他披露，尽管目前仍是国阵总协调，但是他在8月26日遭到开除党籍后，就已经停止工作了。

“如果我继续到全国各地（会见国阵基层），他们会更加不满。我要总会长能够睡一场好觉。”

询及是否曾经会晤纳吉，以讨论国阵总协调一职的前景，蔡细历表示没有，因为他并不想把首相卷入马华纷争。

会长理事会只开六次会

尽管遭翁派标签为“巫统傀儡”，并被指要求巫统插手党务，但是蔡细历却解释说，纳吉其实只是希望看到一个团结和强大的马华，无意插手马华纷争。

他强调，在308大选后所举行的8场大选，已经清楚显示华社不再支持国阵，而马华也一直无法为国阵争取到华裔选票。

“问题是出在马华，马华的积弱不能责怪蔡细历，因为总会长是翁诗杰。”

“翁诗杰无法提供领导方向。在他上台一年后，马华跟本没有做到任何东西，没做出任何准备来面对未来的挑战和来届的大选。”

他举例，马华在翁诗杰上台后很少召开会议来认真讨论问题，比如会长理事会在党选后只曾召开过6次会议，其中两次还是紧急会议，一次是开除他，一次是委任上议员。

“一半代表已经签署同意书，他们要求召开特大。这对党是好事，这不是为了挺蔡，或是倒翁，我们是要领导有方向。”

蔡派无官职没能力派钱

尽管蔡派迟迟未呈上中央代表签名召开特大一直被人质疑虚张声势，不过蔡细历今早再度重申，已经获得半数1200代表的签名。

（三名蔡派特大发起人，陈财和、张日洲及卢诚国已经在昨日前往马华总部，提呈921名中央代表要求召开特大的同意书）。

蔡细历说，“我已经挑战那些认为我没有足够签名的人一起去神庙，但是却没有人接受”。他也否认，出现签名支持召开的支持者倒戈的现象。

他苦口婆心解释，蔡派的中央代表特大行动委员会主席陈财和，是一名虔诚的佛教徒，因此坚持要求选择一个良辰吉日来提呈签名，以确保能够旗开得胜。

他也矢口否认，蔡派以骚扰或贿赂的手段，来获取中央代表的签名。他更声称，做出这些指责正是翁诗杰失策的地方，导致他获得更多的支持。

“你说我们给钱，是不是要侮辱中央代表的智慧？第二，我们到底从那里获得这么多钱？我方阵营中根本没有一人有官职，只要你没有官职，你就无法给钱。”

恢复党籍再谈和平方案

询及会否接受翁蔡双双退下的“和平方案”，蔡细历则表示，他不介意这么做，唯条件是必须先召开特大，恢复其党籍。

“我不介意（接受）和平方案，但是请先恢复我的党籍。我无法接受自己是在没有马华党籍的情况下退休及渡过余生。”

他也表示，最重要的是和平方案能够恢复马华的稳定和形象，以及重新赢回华社的支持。

询及两人是否有必要坐下谈判时，蔡细历坚持，既然他都已不是党员，就没有必要展开谈判平息党争。

针对翁蔡两派皆获得逾半代表，这场党争是否会像80年代梁陈党争般长期拖延，直肠子性格的蔡细历否认此事，并表明，“如果我的队伍（在特大）落败，我就会离开”。

The MCA EGM

I just came back from a very short vacation. Upon returning, I travelled to Alor star on Tuesday and subsequently to Sabah just to get a feel on the reaction from MCA grassroots members and leaders.

Basically, they are unhappy with the leadership’s decision to sack me. They see this as a ruthless method to finish me off once and for all politically. That is the general consensus.

Meanwhile, my supporters who have initiated signature campaign to call for an EGM have started their work on Monday. By the time I am writing this, the signatures collected have already exceeded the 800 signatures required. I must say that the response is overwhelming. I wish to thank the grassroots leader who wants to see justice and fair play as well as democracy in the party.

Now, the question is that there are now 2 EGMs, one called by the central delegates as provided for by the constitution and the other one by the executive power vested on the president. If I am not wrong, this is the first time in 60 years of MCA history where a president exercises his power to call for EGM.

The agenda of the EGM initiated by the President is still unknown despite his announcement and notice to the secretary general since 31 August 2009. If the agenda is to endorse the investigation of the PKFZ, then this will be unprecedented. This is the case where the Minister brings his ministerial work and function to the political party for endorsement. It is like using a political party to do a referendum on the Minister’s responsibilities. This will set a very bad precedent in the country’s political development. Imagine if every Minister or President does that, bringing his or her ministerial work to party’s EGM, then the whole ministry work will be politicized. If that can be done, then the Minister of Health can also bring the H1N1 issue and its preventive measure to the party’s EGM for endorsement.

One can then postulate that the PM Najib can bring policy statements to UMNO and get it endorsed in the UMNO EGM and tell the rakyat that whatever he’s doing is backed by the UMNO.

In the same way, one should be bringing the teaching of Mathematics and Science, which is a bigger issue and the concern of every Chinese family into the EGM. Once this is approved in the EGM, what’s next? What happens if the Ministry of Education refused to accept what is endorsed in the EGM? Are we going on a direct confrontation?

One should not hide under their political party in their discharge of ministerial duty. Therefore, the PKFZ issue should not be politicized. It is the duty of the Minister of Transport and it is his duty to investigate the port and the abuse of power and corruption if there is any. The PM and the cabinet has endorsed the Ministry of Transport’s investigation of the PKFZ. Thus the notion that only the President dares to conduct an investigation of the PKFZ and that no one in BN is supporting him is misleading.

Since PM has tasked the Ministry of transport to investigate and to avoid any conflicting messages, it is only correct and proper that any matter on the PKFZ is handled by the Ministry of Transport. It is not a personal crusade. It is the responsibility of the Minister of Transport. It is not a party affair and definitely should not be a MCA EGM’s resolution.

Since we started the idea of the EGM first, it would be a better idea if the President could incorporate his resolution into our resolution. Our resolution is the reflection of the aspiration of the grassroots. The resolution for the EGM initiated by the President is still unknown. The grassroots’ wishes need to be respected if we want to restore democracy in the party. The EGM and the central delegates is the highest authority in a political party and if we want to stay united, we will have to listen to their will and wishes.

刚结束数日小休。我在星期二到亚罗士打走了一趟，随后到沙巴，分别视察基层与当地马华领袖的反应。

基本上，基层和当地领袖不满马华领导层开除我的决定。他们普遍认为，领导层试图对我进行政治谋杀。

与此同时，我的支持者已号召举行特别代表大会（特大），并从星期一起收集支持特大者的签名。我写这篇文章之时，他们已成功获得逾800个签名，反应非常踊跃。我必须感谢所有支持正义和公平，以及捍卫党内民主的基层领袖。

现在，问题在于或将会出现两项特大，分别由党章赋权的中央代表，以及行使行政权力的总会长提出要求。如果我没记错, 这也是马华60年来，首次出现总会长援引其行政权力召开特大。

马华总会长自数天前宣布特大至今，尚未提出任何议案。如果当权派开特大是为了寻求支持巴生自贸区的调查工作，那将是前所未闻。因为身为内阁部长，却须要党员为部门的公务背书，有如利用政党为部长的职责进行公投。这么做将为我国的政治立下坏的先例。试想，如果每一位部长或政党主席都在党的特大或常年大会讨论公务，部门事务将会被政治化。如此一来，卫生部长也可要求特大让党为H1N1流感的防疫措施背书不成？

如果被允许这么做，我们能假设首相纳吉的政策声明，若获得巫统特别代表大会的认可，就代表巫统支持首相的所有决定吗？

即使特大通过的议案，是一项对人民影响深远的课题，例如所有华裔家庭深切关注的英文教数理课题，特大通过以后下一步该怎么做？如果教育部拒绝特大通过的方案呢？我们是否直接对抗？

部长履行公职乃天经地义，不该以政党做挡牌。因此，巴生自贸区不应被政治化。身为交通部长，就有责任彻查弊案，替自贸区还原真相。


首相以及全体内阁成员已表明支持交通部彻查巴生自贸区弊案。所以，指只有马华总会长勇于揭弊和调查自贸区弊案，以及调查工作不获国阵支持的言论都是误导的。

首相已经委任交通部全权彻查巴生自贸区事件，为避免信息冲突，一切有关自贸区的问题应当由交通部处理。换言之，彻查自贸区并不是个人征战，而是交通部长的职责。这也不是政党的事，更不应该成为马华特大的议案。

既然我方先行提出特大的主意，最好的办法是总会长把他的议案纳入我们的议案，因为我们的议案反映了基层的意愿，代表着基层的声音。反之，总会长的议案仍是个未知数。如果总会长要恢复党内民主，则需尊敬基层的意愿。特别代表大会以及中央委员会是政党最高的权力机构，要维持党内团结，领袖们必须听取代表们的声音。

I am Sacked!

Today, I am partyless. I served MCA as a divisional chairman since 1985. On the 2^nd January 2008 when I resigned from all party posts, I was still an MCA member. Today, I don’t even have a party. So, my position today is worst of than when I resigned on 2^nd January 2008. I did not realize that MCA disciplinary board led by an aging lawyer have deemed fit to recommend me to be sacked 21 months after I have resigned from all party and government posts for the same reason as when I resigned in January 2008. If there is provision for sentencing of death physically, I am sure that the disciplinary board would have no hesitation in recommending me to face the gallows. The reason is obvious why I need to be sacked. Will my sacking boost up the image of the MCA? I have to assume that the President today is as clean and clear as crystal. Only time will tell.

Since last night, my phone has not stopped ringing. Today, I spend my time trying to read all the sms. Probably, this is to keep me occupied since I am now partyless. The press has not stopped harassing me. It is actually quite funny and fun.

My family and friends will be going away for a short holiday. I need to enjoy this partyless status. So friends, give me a chance to rest. People will be thinking that I will be working very hard, but as usual; I take everything in my stride. Hopefully I can live longer to see another day and another battle.

Press Statement by Datuk Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek

Today, MCA Disciplinary Council recommended that I to be expelled from the MCA. The decision comes as no surprise because there has been a sustained attempt by the MCA President to subvert the wishes of the rank and file and end my political career.

But as a loyal party man, I have to abide by the decision of the Disciplinary Board and the Presidential Council. I am confident that MCA comrades will understand fully the events leading to the suspension and why the MCA leadership needs to keep me on the sidelines.

It is an open secret that those who are not on the same page with the MCA President are regarded as his enemies or a threat. These people are labelled as:

* Anti-MCA and out to destroy MCA;

* Gangsters;

* Cooperating with businessmen and taking money from them to topple him

The MCA President has outlined 3 main agenda for the party: Economic, Politics and Inter-racial Harmony. But in reality, it appears that his most important political agenda is to remove Chua Soi Lek.

Now that I have been suspended, I hope he can sleep well.

But not all of us have that luxury. For those of us who love the MCA, our work has just begun.

Today, it is not about Chua Soi Lek, neither it is about Ong Tee Keat. It is about MCA as the second largest component party of BN still drifting without direction and purpose.

It has been more than 16 months since the March 8 general election and 10 months since the last party election. But there has been little evidence of change.

There is no closing of ranks, no unity, morale is low and suspicion is the order of the day.

The Permatang Pasir by-election result is evidence of how far the party has slipped.

Comrades who love the party will come to realize that its time to stand up and unite to save the party. Otherwise, we will soon fade into oblivion.

I have confidence that MCA members will not let one man self-destroy the party. It will be a sad day for MCA that if we do not rise to the challenge of saving the party. Doing nothing is not an option; saving the party is the only way to move forward so that we can contribute to strengthen BN and together help to achieve One Malaysia.

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今天，马华纪律委员上呈报告建议将我开除。这项决定并不让人感到意外，因为总会长多次试图推翻基层的意愿，以终结我的政治生涯。

但身为忠诚的马华党员，我必须服从纪律委员会及会长理事会的决定。我深信，马华党员都彻底明白我何故被冻结，以及为何我党领导层须把我退至边缘。

任何与总会长立场相违的同志都被视为他的敌人或威胁，这早已是公开的秘密。这些人甚至被标签为：

* “倒党”分子；
* 黑帮;
* 与商人勾结集资“倒翁”的人士

马华总会长为党提出“三拼”改革：拼经济、拼政治、拼种族和谐。但事实上，“拼蔡细历”似乎才是他最重要的议程。

如今我已被冻结党籍，希望这能使总会长安稳入眠。可是，并非所有人有能如此奢乐，对那些爱护马华的同志，我们的工作才刚开始。今天，已无关蔡细历或翁诗杰，真正的问题是马华作为国阵第二大成员党，迄今仍然毫无目的和方向地漂流。

308大选至今已16个月，党选也落幕10个月，但却不见马华有明显的改变；不见求同存异、团结一致，相反的，党员的士气低落，大家不断地互相猜疑。

峇东巴锡补选成绩再一次证明马华已被远抛后头。

爱党的同志必能意识到，现在必须团结起来挺身救党。否则，我们很快就会被彻底地淘汰和遗忘。

我有信心，马华党员不会让一个人毁灭整个党。如果我们不挺身面对挑战挽救这个党，那才是马华的悲歌。

我们不能袖手旁观；救党是唯一的前进方式，这样我们才能协助强化国阵，并携手实现一个马来西亚的目标。

Back From Campaigning

Sorry dear readers for not doing any posting in the last one week. I spent 3 days campaigning in Permatang Pasir by election, and 2 days in Johor for functions which I have to officiate.

Meanwhile, I have chosen not to respond to personal attack launched by MCA President. I have a lot to say but I have chosen to remain silent. I can understand why my president is hysterical. I thought by remaining silent would enabled him to concentrate his ongoing battle with Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing and his allegation of RM10million. Obviously, the MCA President as usual, thinks that he can do no wrong. If I choose to respond then he will continue to allege that he is facing attack from all fronts, both within and outside the party. The President was so paranoid about his purported enemy that MCA leaders and members that have gathered at the Johor MCA headquarters in Jalan Segget, Johor Bahru were reported as ‘gangsters’ out to ‘ambush’ him.

With regards to his legal battle with Datuk Seri Tiong, I can only wish him good luck. I have said it in the last MCA Central Committee meeting that it is best to let the police, MACC and now the court to decide who is telling the truth. I had supported President to lodge a police report and seek legal redress, but I objected to the party itself getting involved. It is unfair to get the party involved, since the alleged RM10miliion never go into the party’s coffer and hence it becomes a personal problem for the President. It is up to President to defend his honour.

I will choose an appropriate time to defend myself against baseless allegations leveled against me by the President.

在过去一周，我因数度奔走峇东巴锡补选及南下柔佛主持一些活动而没有张贴任何文章，在此向所有读者说抱歉。

与此同时，我选择不回应马华总会长的人身攻击。我能了解为何总会长如此歇斯底里。我想，我保持沉默能让他专心应付和拿督斯里张庆信的交战以及一千万令吉政治献金的指控。显然的，总会长和以往的一样，总认为自己不会犯错。如果我回应他的连串指责，他必将续称受到党内党外各方人马攻击。总会长如此多疑，甚至把聚集在柔佛马华位总部前的马华地方领袖及党员，解为“埋伏”他的“黑帮”。

至于和张庆信的交战，我唯有祝他好运。我已在上周的马华中委会表明，由警方、反贪污委员会及法庭（他既已入禀法庭）谁说真话最为恰当。我已表明支持总会长报警及通过法律途径处理有关事件，但反对把党牵涉其中。既然所指的一千万令吉没有进入马华的账库，这已表示那是总会长的个人问题，他须捍卫己誉。

我也会在适当的时候，一一回应总会长对我毫无根据的指控。