OLD friends exchanged warm greetings as MCA veterans and current leaders gathered with representatives of Chinese guilds and associations for the party’s annual veterans’ luncheon in conjunction with Chinese New Year (CNY).
Nearly 400 people attended the festive gathering at Wisma MCA in Kuala Lumpur that saw familiar faces from different generations of the political party.
MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the luncheon gathering also reflected the party’s long-standing collaboration with Chinese guilds and associations.
He added that the partnership had shaped its role in both community and national affairs.
Also present at the luncheon were MCA veterans Tan Sri Tan Koon Swan, Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy, Tan Sri Liow Tiong Lai and Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon as well as Chinese community leaders Tan Sri Koo Yuen Kim, Federation of Seven Clan Associations chairman Leong Siew Kam, former Jiao Zong president Datuk Ong Chiow Chuen, former Hua Zong president Tan Sri Pheng Yin Huah and UTAR pro-chancellor Tan Sri Wong See Wah.
Over the decades, MCA has worked closely with community leaders to address challenges, support social initiatives and contribute to Malaysia’s stability and progress.
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Dr Wee addressing veterans and members of Chinese guilds and associations at the luncheon.
Wanita MCA chief Datuk Wong You Fong (front row, fourth from left), her deputy Tee Hooi Ling (on her right), the wing’s secretary- general Chan Quin Er (on her left) with other Wanita leaders celebrating an early Chinese New Year.
Dr Wee (centre) and his wife Datin Seri Jessica Lim (on his left) tossing yee sang with (from left) Leong, Ong, Dr Mah, Pheng, Tan, Liow, Chan, Koo and Wong at the luncheon held at Wisma MCA. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG and LEONG WAI YEE/The Star Dr Wee (centre) leads the party’s leadership in toasting the guests at the luncheon.
Chan (front row, second from left), Tan Sri Kuan Peng Ching (second from right), and Datuk Lim Si Cheng (right) making a toast.
MCA secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon (standing), Liow (left) and veteran Datuk Hon Choon Kim chatting and laughing at the luncheon.
Star Media Group group chief executive officer Chan Seng Fatt (centre) and chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng (right) at the festive gathering with members of The Star’s board of directors (from second left) Tee Chew Lay, Loh Chee Can and Datuk Lim Cheng Ling. Also present were CECE Edu Foundation trustee Yap Kim Lan (left) and VTAR Institute chief executive officer Tan Cheng Liang (second from right).
