Liow: MCA focused on staying united and strong

Loh Hei!: (From left) MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no issue of disunity in MCA as the party is focused on its “Stronger Together” campaign, said Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

The MCA president said the party was committed to staying united.

“We want MCA and the Chinese community to be stronger together... we should not be worried about unity.

“I will do my level best to unite the party,” he told reporters at MCA’s Chinese New Year open house at Wisma MCA on Monday.

Liow was commenting on a news report about a purported effort to unseat him through a move to call for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) challenging his leadership.

The report, quoting sources, said an EGM was being planned to cast a vote of no confidence against Liow.

MCA vice-president Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun urged the party to remain united and steadfast as there were many challenges this year.

“I do not see any possibility of factions within the party if all stand firm behind the party leadership,” she said.

Chew said based on feedback from the grassroots, most of them valued stability and unity in MCA.

“We are much better now. We need to stay together,” she said.

Wanita MCA chief Datuk Heng Seai Kie rubbished the report, saying it was based on unfounded allegations.

“This is an election year for the party. Members should make their pick in the party polls and choose the best to lead the party,” she added.

She said any move to call for an EGM to challenge the president’s leadership was unnecessary as the party election would be held.

MCA vice-president Datuk Chua Tee Yong hoped unity and moderation would continue to be the key theme throughout the year.

“We hope to continue to work on the ground to ensure that members remain active, and carry out more programmes and activities,” he said.

He also said that MCA would give more input to the Government to help it implement the right policies.