Being vocal in service to the people

He won’t be silenced: Dr Wee has been criticised for disagreeing with his fellow lawmakers in the unity government but he says he won’t remain silent about issues concerning the people. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star

MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says he is a man who will speak out when needed. And that sometimes has people saying he’s too outspoken – but that’s OK because he is happy to say that he is not a “yes man”.

“My main concern is the welfare of the people. Just because I’m in the unity government, it doesn’t mean I’m a yes man,” said Dr Wee at a recent interview with several media outlets.