Soi Lek: MCA to continue speaking out

ALOR SETAR: MCA will continue to speak out on sensitive issues affecting the people without fanning racial sentiments, party president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said.

Citing Chinese primary schools as an example, he said allocations for them should be based on a need basis and handing out allocations on an ad hoc basis, like during the general election or a by-election, was not the way to do it.

“You must not simply take paracetamol for headaches. You must find out the cause of the headache (and find a cure),” he said at the Jerlun MCA parents’ day celebrations here on Thursday night.

Dr Chua said the Barisan Nasional and MCA might not be perfect but changing the Government was not the solution either.

On the Opposition, he said the people must question them on the pledges they made in the general election.

THE STAR [NATION 12-Jun-2010]

蔡勉勵馬華領袖‧對敏感課題要敢敢講

（吉打．尤崙）馬華總會長拿督斯里蔡細歷呼吁馬華領袖不要處處避忌敏感課題，保持太保守形象而不敢發言，反之即使發表後須做出道歉，也要勇於表達立場。

他說，馬華領袖已“到時候”需大膽的針對國家重大課題，在不觸動種族緊張的情況下，勇於表達立場。

“如果事後需要道歉，我們也需要勇敢的提出我們的立場。”

他認為，透過勇於表明態度，各族才會互相瞭解和尊重，塑造一個美好的馬來西亞，以及落實首相的“一個馬來西亞”理念。

馬華要作出改變

蔡細歷週四（6月10日）晚出席馬華尤崙區會三機構聯辦“雙親節溫馨感恩”晚宴上致詞時說，馬華長期以來給人太保守的形象，以致華社誤以為馬華領袖是一個不瞭解華社需求，只會關注民生問題的政黨。

“馬華應改變以另一種模式來表達本身的立場，至於在協商成果如何，交由政府作最後的考量和定奪。”

他說，馬華328重選後，馬華要作出改變，即焦點著重於處理大課題，不是局限關注民生問題服務。

他指出，凡是在重大課題上，馬華都要立刻站出表明立場，向華社清楚交代，如馬來土著權威組織發言極端課題以及513大集會，馬華立刻表明立場。

“快熟麵”撥款華小過時

蔡細歷認為，政府過去採取的“快熟麵”撥款給華小方式已不符合時代，相反會引起華社反感和反效果。

他認為政府應根據全國華小需求分配撥款，而不是在大選或補選前夕才出現“快熟麵”撥款。
“我已親自告訴副首相，分配給全國華小的撥款須根據需求適當配額。”

他強調，根據各地華小需求均衡分配撥款，才符合華社的意願。

另外，他承認國陣不是十全十美的政府，執政53年以來貢獻諸多，也做了不少的錯誤，而引起選民不滿。

他說，308全國大選，許多華裔選民響應反對黨“轉變”的口號，期盼大選後有突破性的轉變，這種觀念促成吉州政權淪陷。但他勸請華人不要情緒化投票，應以民聯州政府執政情況，作為前車之鑑。

他也宣佈撥出1萬令吉給馬華尤崙區會及各5000令吉給馬青區團以及婦女組，作為活動基金。

光明日報· 2010.06.11

蔡細歷：已向正副首相反映 華社不要快熟麵撥款

(亞羅士打11日訊）馬華總會長拿督斯里蔡細歷指出，他已清楚告訴首相及副首相，在大選、補選中按華社要求給“快熟麵”撥款已行不通，只會帶來反效果。

他說，“給我選票，我給你錢”的撥款方式侮辱了華裔同胞，他已針對教育課題與副首相談了兩小時多，並將于下週再繼續討論華小及華教發展難題。

“副首相昨日指示官員，在未來2週內統計國內1292間華小中需要重建、擴建的款項，再根據需求撥款，而非在大人物前來學校時要多少給多少，如此頭痛給藥的方式，不能瞭解真正病情。”

蔡細歷昨晚為該黨尤崙三機構所主辦“雙親節溫馨感恩晚宴”致詞時強調，馬華不能太保守，不能因一些事情敏感而不敢講、也不要講。

該講就要講

他認為，只要所講的不引起種族緊張就應講出來，若有人聽了不爽，他可以代表該黨致歉，不過致歉歸致歉，必須講的還是要講，好讓其他人瞭解馬華意願、要求及期望，如此各族才能互相尊重。

另外，他也說，馬華重選后把焦點集中在處理大課題上，因為馬華不願華裔說馬華只懂得看溝渠、垃圾、街燈等地方民生及發展問題。

“我已告訴中央及州領袖，地方民生服務工作要繼續做，且因有豐富經驗而做得更好，不過更重要的是在大課題上表明立場，以清楚向華裔交代，而不會選擇‘閃避’。”

籲選民檢討民聯表現

蔡細歷籲請選民檢討和分析，民聯州政府有無帶來轉型及落實大選宣言，好在來屆大選時想清楚民聯是否值得支持，而非情緒化投票。

他說，308大選時很多人看好反對黨，並響應他們“改變”口號，以為大選后將出現大改變，如今他要選民看清民聯在執行及行政上是否比國陣來得強。

他舉例，吉州在2年半裡最大改變，就是以回教黨為首的州政府強調回教價值觀，至于第2改變就是民聯沒落實大選宣言。

“他們承諾中選后將檢討產業估價收費、答應公務員可免息貸款、政府各部門設立托兒所、改善垃圾問題等，如今的市縣議會是否接到投訴后馬上行動、有減少繁文縟節或貪污濫權嗎？”
他直言，換了政府卻沒換公務員，猶如換湯不換藥，而他坦承國陣並非十全十美的政府，也犯了引起人民不滿的錯誤，或有些事情做得不好達不到華社期望，不過國陣確實在執政53年裡付出不少努力。

中国报 11-06-2010

蔡細歷：著重新媒體宣傳‧多管齊下爭取華社支持

--蔡細歷（前排左三）與馬青柔佛州分團進行交流與對話，商討該如何加強馬華，確保黨的團結與穩定，并策略性展開宣傳工作。前排左起為廖萬慶、侯振德。前排右起為林財貴、顏豐守及宋乃順。（圖：星洲日報）

（吉隆坡）馬華總會長拿督斯里蔡細歷強調，馬華將多管齊下，以網絡新媒體宣傳、親民活動、登記選民等方式，爭取華社支持。

他週三（6月9日）下午以馬華柔州聯委會主席的身份，與馬青柔佛州分團進行交流與對話，商討該如何加強馬華，確保黨的團結與穩定，也同時討論如何策略性展開宣傳工作。

他在稍後召開的新聞發佈會上指出，馬華過去的宣傳方式過於保守，未來將著重網絡新媒體宣傳。

吁柔馬青展開選民登記

他也率先指示馬青柔州分團，全面展開登記選民工作，並在各馬青區團中至少挑選出兩三名黨員，負責新媒體宣傳工作，同時委任州團署理團長宋乃順負責主持州內新媒體宣傳工作的會議。

“在下週進行的會長理事會，我也邀請所有州聯委會主席出席，並將在會上商討上述課題，確保會議後所有主席知道該怎麼做，並回到各自州屬開始執行登記選民、新媒體宣傳等工作。”
他希望，能在6個月內完成強化新媒體宣傳的目標。

新村撥款可辦親民活動

另外，蔡細歷也說，政府在第十大馬計劃下撥給華人新村的款項，除了用在基本建設上，也可利用來舉辦親民活動。

“通過舉行這些親民活動，確保馬華能深入民間，與當地村民打成一片，而通過一些主辦一些不具政治色彩的活動，來吸引黨外人士參與。”

相信各州馬青會履行職責

另一方面，詢及各州馬青會否同樣積極進行上述工作，蔡細歷強調本身是個樂觀的人，對於柔州馬青以及華裔選民深具信心，相信此州華裔選民會繼續支持國陣。

至於其他分團團長，蔡細歷表示，雖然不大熟悉，但相信各州分團出於愛黨之心，會履行本身職責。

“在308大選後，黨結構依然穩定，雖然士氣低落，但我相信只要鼓舞他們（指馬青），給他們清楚指示，讓他們組織起來，並由總會給予資源協助，馬青也能動員起來，去爭取華社的支持。”

出席週三對話會的馬青柔佛州分團成員包括州團長侯振德、署理團長宋乃順、副團長廖萬慶、州團秘書顏豐守、副秘書林財貴等。

星洲日報‧2010.06.10

蔡細歷暗示華教課題料有好消息

---- 蔡細歷（中）希望週三會見慕尤丁討論教育課題後會有好消息，左：葉新田，右：鄒壽漢。（圖：星洲日報）

（吉隆坡）馬華總會長拿督斯里蔡細歷強烈暗示，週三（6月9日）會見副首相兼教育部長丹斯里慕尤丁討論華教課題會有好消息，不過未必會做出宣佈。

“我們希望明日的會議有一定的收獲，有些決定已經知道，但不能宣佈；首相也不會很公開宣佈，因為一些國家敏感課題往往未必要宣佈，通過行政措施來落實即可。”

不會即刻宣佈

他較後補充，週三談了之後，即使同意也不會宣佈，要等到首相或副首相在適當的場合宣佈。

蔡細歷今日（週二，6月8日）與董總主席葉新田及署理主席鄒壽漢會面後在新聞發佈會上說，董總要求會面主要是加強上次討論的課題及馬華草擬的第十大馬計劃備忘錄。

“董總非常關注華小和獨中的發展，他們要確保所提出的建議都列在馬華向正副首相提呈的備忘錄。我也告訴董總，他們所提出的要求都有在備忘錄，我們會一一提出。”

星洲互動‧2010.06.08

Reiterates call for minimum wage

Message by MCA President Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek in conjunction with Labour Day

This Labour Day, MCA pays tribute to all workers who in one way or another have contributed towards the nation’s economic growth.

At the same time, we reiterate our call for the establishment of a Minimum Wage Council which would look into gradual implementation of minimum wages according to industries. Minimum wages will ensure that all Malaysians will enjoy a decent standard of living, thus enabling Malaysians to budget steadily and regularly for the family’s monthly expenditure.

Implementation of a minimum wage policy revolves around its effect on employment, productivity, inflation and the country’s competitiveness. It will galvanise changes in the economic model.

The concerns that deployment of minimum wage would make Malaysia a more costly place to do business thereby resulting in a drop in foreign investment is only valid if a blanket country-wide minimum wage is enforced irrespective of sector. However, this concern can be overcome if minimum wage is introduced in high growth sector especially those heavily dependent on foreign workers. This should be accompanied by the government providing incentive like grants or loans to encourage industries to invest, to embark on capital expenditure and training to increase productivity.

Minimum wage should not only be viewed as being aimed at improving the standard of living of workers but also as the driver of productivity and innovation. With a reasonable income, productivity will increase as workers will have a better attitude towards work as their income enables them to sustain their living. A change in attitude by the workers coupled with training and technological investment, will help Malaysia gradually wean off its addiction to cheap and low skilled foreign labour to drive its economy.

To cite an example, the oil palm industry faces shortage of workers which results in employers relying on foreign labour. However, if more research and development are intensified to come out with efficient mechanical harvesters for the industry, this will ensure higher outputs and reduction of foreign labour.Some trial results have shown that with mechanization using the motorized harvesting pole, the workforce for harvesting could be reduced by half, land-to-labour ratio could be doubled, productivity tripled and the harvesting cost cut by 75%. However there is reluctance in heavily investing in R&D to improve and make the machine afforadable as it will be easier to engage foreign workers.

The unemployment rate of Malaysians will be lowered as minimum wage will attract the locals to participate in the labour market and with the reduction of foreign workers it will help reduce the financial remittance overseas by foreign workers that has increased to RM18 billion.

While the private sector may see diminished profits initially when minimum wage is implemented, through innovation and higher productivity, there will be more returns in the long run. It is MCA’s hope that the government will seriously look into setting up a Minimum Wage Council for the progress of the nation and its people.

Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek
MCA President

-MCA online-

Press Statement on remarks made by Perkasa chief

I wish to condemn in the strongest terms the statement by Perkasa chief YB Dato’ Ibrahim Ali for asking the government to delay the development allocations to the Chinese community.

I wish to stress that government money belongs to the people. It should be used for the local community for local development. It should not in any way be used to punish the voters.

I have discussed the matter with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who has given an assurance that Barisan Nasional will fulfill its pledges of development to the voters of Hulu Selangor. Barisan Nasional does not renegade on its promises.

It is the existence of organisations like Perkasa that the MCA finds it difficult in getting the Chinese to support the BN.

Politicians should also be reminded not to utter remarks, especially those that touch on the fabric of culture, religion and race that can hurt other communities. This will run contrary to the 1Malaysia agenda as propagated by our Prime Minister.

Malaysia will not be able to progress if we continue to have people like Ibrahim Ali who professes to champion along racial lines with disregard to the sensitivity of other communities in the country.

Seminar on Government Transformation Programme

This morning MCA has successfully organized a seminar on Government Transformation Programme (GTP). About 200 representatives from the various Chinese Guilds & Associations and MCA Leaders attended the face to face interaction with Y.B. Datuk Seri Idris Jala, Minister in the Prime Minister Department. Below is my speech at the seminar:

Thank you Y.B. Datuk Seri Idris Jala for your presence.

It is indeed a great honour that we have with us today the “Guru” himself Datuk Seri Idris Jala who will give us a better insight to the much talked about Government Transformation Programme (GTP).

GTP is one of the four (4) Pillars to drive change. The objective of GTP is two-folds – first, to transform the Government to be more effective in its delivery of services and accountable for outcomes that matter most to the rakyat; and second, to move Malaysia forward to become an advanced, united, and just society with high standards of living for all. This is in line with the national mission of achieving Vision 2020 - for Malaysia to become a fully developed nation.

The 4 Pillars are:-

• 1st Pillar: 1Malaysia, People First, Performance Now
• 2nd Pillar: GTP
• 3rd Pillar: New Economic Model
• 4th Pillar: 10th Malaysia Plan

It also makes the Government more accountable for the outcomes of policies that mattered most to the rakyat.

We are all here because we want t o know about the transformation plan of the government. To be precise we want to know what is in store for the Malaysian rakyat irrespective of race or creed.

The political landscape is different now and the people are more demanding and are crying out for transparency, fairness and for being able to compete on a level playing ground.

We have to change to suit changing times and cope with situations to stay relevant. There is no room for those who are still in denial mode.

The government must bear in mind that when we transform or initiate changes, it should create an impact to the lives of the people which we represent.

It should not be paying mere lip service and the GTP should not be another public relations exercise of the government to look good.

As the Prime Minister has rightly pointed out at the launch of the GTP Roadmap in January that it is the people who will decide via the ballot box if the GTP does not achieve its objectives and that the Government would be held accountable for its promises.

With those words coming from the Prime Minister himself, I am sure that the government has no choice but to ensure the success of the programme.

You may be wondering what the GTP roadmap is all about. Well this is why we have our friend Idris Jala here. But basically the roadmap describes the programme in detail and covers the approach taken in the transformation journey and explains how the GTP is guided by the principles of 1Malaysia, People First, Performance Now.

It is also outlines the Government’s approach to building 1Malaysia and its commitment to the six National Key Result Areas (NKRAs).

And just last month, the New Economic Model which aims to transform the country into a high-income nation was unveiled.

Drawn up by group of experts, NEM will among others, recommend action on reducing subsidies, providing a wider safety net to cover more people, improving the skills of the locals, addressing the question of affirmative action and redefining the poor and seeking ways to help them.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in unveiling the thrust of NEM had said that the framework will review various economic policies to suit the new economic reality including affirmative action to ensure fairer and more equitable distribution of wealth based on needs and merits.

On this note, it is MCA’s fervent hope that the Government will walk the talk and ensure the implementation of economic and social-economic policies are implemented fairly and justly for the sake of all Malaysians.

There must be political courage and not political patronage when policies are carried out and there should not be any flip flop decisions or policies which would not go down well with the people as well as foreign investors.

There must be consistency and well thought out policy formation which is transparent.

On 1Malaysia, it is based on the concept of fairness to all. This means no group should be marginalized and support and opportunities should be provided on the basis of need and merit.

It should be clearly spelt out how does the ordinary man in the street will benefit from these flurry of initiatives. How does it translate to a better lifestyle and livelihood of those in the rural areas and how will those with lower household incomes improve their overall quality of life?

While the government is engaging the people in line with its transparent approach in governing the country, the various political parties should also help give their input to the transformation programme.

MCA which has an enormous outreach with its 1 million strong membership base could well make use of its ready resources by getting feedback from the people with regards to the transformation programme.

Leaders should gather feedback, reaction and suggestion from the Rakyat. In doing so, they can feel the pulse of the nation and carry back the right messages from the people to the government.

Likewise, Chinese guilds and associations, business leaders and non-government organizations should also provide inputs so that a more well represented programme can be churned out.

There is no time to waste now. Malaysia cannot afford to lost its way or lost out. Countries such as South Korea had taken off after initiating reforms and making their economies competitive.

We don’t have time to waste on divisive issues. We will be left behind if we still remain the realm of yesterday of being a divisive and divided nation.

On this note, the government must bear in mind that in must harness the best brains for the country and can ill afford the threat of an exodus of brain drain if its policies gave rise to resentment and anger.

It is timely that we review and relook on the incentives to attract the best brains back to our country to propel the nation toward the goals of its economic initiatives.

A country may have the right geographical advantage, the best resources but without the best talents to carry out its initiatives, it cannot propel itself to join the ranks of the high-income nation.

In its push for reforms, one of the key initiatives should be affirmative action based on need and not ethnicity. With such political will in mind, a major policy shift can be realized and this by itself could arrest the brain drain and attract investments in higher value activities. Any initiatives undertaken by the government should from now on be in line with the consultative approach of engaging with more stakeholders.
It should be guideline towards a strong foundation of truly 1Malaysia in the making and not just a political jargon so to speak.

A journey of hundred miles starts with the first step and Malaysians have taken many more steps than this to make what Malaysia is today. So let us now open our ears and allow Idris Jala to take us on a journey to enlighten us on this well thought out ambitious plan which comes under the purview of the Prime Minister’s Department.

It is just the beginning of a brighter Malaysia. The journey has just begun.

Chua backs youth leader in Perkasa tiff

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek has come out in defence of an MCA Youth leader’s criticism of Perkasa and refused to be pressured into sacking the latter.

The party president pointed out to The Malaysian Insider this afternoon that, if anything, the MCA had its own method of dealing with disciplinary problems involving its members and would follow the due process when it was deemed fit.

He also defended Loh Chew June, the Youth wing’s deputy secretary-general, and said that “on the surface”, the leader had not committed any wrong.

“You cannot simply call on a party to sack its member. We, in MCA, have our own disciplinary committee to investigate these matters,” he said.

Dr Chua added that Loh had a right to speak his mind on whatever topic, as long as he did not breach the party’s code of conduct.

“However, on the surface, I do not think he has breached any code of conduct,” he pointed out.

Loh, along with Penang Gerakan chief Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan, has been at loggerheads with Malay rights group Perkasa when the duo criticised the organisation, calling it “racist”.

Perkasa Youth chief Arman Azha Abu Hanifah took offence to the criticism and called on both Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders to apologise within 48-hours from Friday or he would pressure Gerakan and MCA leaders to sack them.

Arman’s demand has fallen on deaf ears, however, with both Loh and Teng refusing to succumb to the threat, and today continued to criticise Perkasa, claiming it was anti-1 Malaysia.

Loh also went further to tell Perkasa to apologise to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, for failing to adhere to the premier’s ideals of 1 Malaysia.

Taking note of this, Arman told The Malaysian Insider today that he would hold another press conference tomorrow and proceed with his plan to “exert pressure” on MCA and Gerakan to expel the two party leaders.

Meanwhile, Dr Chua said the MCA would soon hold a press conference and issue its views on Perkasa, whose formation has caused a ripple in the political scene in Malaysia.

Seen by some to be the conscience of Umno, with its main struggle centred on protecting the rights of Malays, Perkasa has also been deemed to be the thorn in Najib’s increasingly liberal administration.

The verbal sparring between Loh, Teng and Perkasa gave indications that Najib would likely face strong opposition from the non-Malay parties in the BN if he should side with the Malay rights group entirely.

“We will give our statement soon on what we feel about Perkasa. For now, as far as the MCA is concerned, any party member can speak their mind as long as, like I said, they stick to the party rules,” said Dr Chua, before declining to say if the MCA was agreeable to Perkasa’s ideologies.

Press statement: National Economic Model

MCA welcomes the New Economic Model (NEM) announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to achieve high-income status of USD 15,000 by year 2020.

It is heartening to note that the Government is committed in making the NEM all- inclusive and one that embraces all races in the country. It also recognises that there should be more transparency in Government policies and the private sector remains the engine of growth.

There will also be less direct state participation in the economy.

The MCA fully agrees that price control and subsidy have distorted the market of goods and services, rendering Malaysia less competitive.

Quality education and skill enhancement for Malaysians is an important component for us to add value to the various sectors of our economy. The Government needs to address the long -standing issue of ensuring fair and easy access to quality education. The skill enhancement programmes needs to be enhanced as well.

The Government also needs to re-look at the incentives and ensure that training programmes are market oriented.

There is a need to review the implementation of the NEP to ensure that the twin objective of NEP will not be derailed. Hence, MCA is delighted to note the renewed affirmative action will be merit and need based, transparent and market friendly.

Race should not be the main criteria in implementing economic and social-economic policies.

With that, only the government is seen to walk the talk of 1Malaysia. The Government must show its political courage and wisdom in addressing the weaknesses of affirmative policies and there should be no politics of patronage and tolerance for rent-seeker.

We need to develop new sources of revenue. We have a good start in green technology and it is time that we tap into high value green industries and services. We can never hope to be a world financial centre but we have great potential to be a hub of integrated Islamic financial services.

The NEM has not adequately addressed the issue of Malaysia’s over-dependence on foreign workers. The Government needs to draw up a master plan on manpower requirement for the next 10 years. We must upgrade our workers to be highly and multi-skilled labour or else it will not be easy to overcome our dependence on cheap unskilled foreign labour.

The Government must also seriously look into the implementation of the minimum wage in some of the sectors with growth potential but dependent on foreign workers. Until then, we will face an exodus of skilled Malaysian workers to foreign countries.

The brain gain policy has not been successful because it is more on the very minimal monetary gain for the individual involved. We have to attract not only the individual but also his family. Hence, living environment, security, access to quality education, potential to develop their entrepreneurial skills and transparent Government policies are also important consideration.

The NEM has generated hope and excitement. Public and private cooperation is vital. The MCA believes that improving the efficiency and the quality of public delivery system is crucial. However, the MCA has no doubt about the political will of the Government to achieve the goals of the NEM.

328 MCA Election: Chua's the No. 1

'I am for collective leadership'

Kuala Lumpur: Newly elected MCA President Datuk Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek will practice collective leadership and is confident of the party moving forward as a team.

"We will listen to the voice of the grassroots. I am convinced we can move forward as a team with support from all parties," he told at a press conference after he was declared the new party president.

He thanked central delegates for giving him and the other new members in the central committee the mandate to carry out their responsibilities.

Dr Chua also recorded the party's appreciation to former presidents Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting and Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat.

"They are rich in experience. Both of them can teach and guide us as we lead the party,"he said, adding that the new leaders would listen to and cooperate with the two to make the party stronger.

(The Star, Monday 29 March 2010)

(pic from nanyang.com)


感谢全体马华中央代表的出席。

我要特别感谢中央代表的支持和委托，让我得以中选。

我也恭喜所有中选的中央领袖：署理总会长拿督斯里廖中莱、副总会长拿督斯里黄燕燕、林祥才、曹智雄、颜炳寿以及２５名中委。

我们（新领导层）的工作今天正式开始。这是中央代表赋予新领导层的责任。我会采取集体领导及秉持包容的态度领导马华，更不会忽略基层的声音。

对两位前总会长过去对党的贡献，我感恩和感激，更欢迎两位凭他们丰富的经验，继续给与指导。

坚毅 | 勤敏 | 合群 : 振兴马华团队真精神

REVIVING THE TRUE SPIRIT OF MCA

Confusion on My Facebook Account

Currently there are confusions regarding my Facebook account, of which I appeared to have several FB accounts on the network.

I was told one of them even used my profile picture and posted similar information that I shared in my FB page. To avoid confusion, make sure you log on to the right page at :



Page Name: Chua Soi Lek
http://www.facebook.com/drchua9

I hope the other FB users will stop misuse my FB account for other intention and their own agenda.

Thank you.

Press statement: No for THE STAR Chairmanship

（吉隆坡11日讯）马华署理总会长拿督斯里蔡细历医生今日声明，他不会接受受委为《星报》集团新任主席。

他今日发文告证实受党推荐出任《星报》主席一职的消息。

蔡细历坦承，党领导层确实有讨论，也向他提出推荐事宜，惟他将拒绝接受此献议。

他坚认，自己目前仍然是一名活跃的政治人物，而且兼任马华和国阵高职，因此不该担任媒体机构的主席或要职。

“我希望《星报》能继续壮大 。为了顾全马华、《星报》股东及读者的最大利益，我决定不接受有关推荐。”

蔡细历藉此机会感谢党领导层对他的信任和推荐。


MCA Deputy President Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek today stated his decision not to accept the appointment as Star Group Chairman.

In a press statement, Chua confirmed the speculation sparked by two chinese news papers few days earlier.

“The party leadership discussed on that and I was recommended for the post. In view of the fact that I am still active politically, It is best I am not accepting offer. ”

Chua said, the decision was made based on the best interest of the Party, Star shareholders and readers.

He strongly feel that it is inappropriate for him to hold top position in a media company while he is still actively involve in politics.

“I want to see The Star grows from strength to strength and I would like take this opportunity to thank the leadership for it confident in me.”