Floods: Barisan Youth ready to help, says MCA's Nicole Wong

PETALING JAYA: MCA Youth together with the youth wings of other Barisan Nasional component parties are ready to deploy volunteers for disaster relief during flood season, says Datuk Nicole Wong Siaw Ting.

“To deal with the impending flood, we will mobilise our members to cooperate with the youth wings of Umno and MIC to go and assist people in need at any time,” the MCA Youth chief said in a statement on Sunday (Oct 23).

Wong added that MCA Youth would also fully cooperate with Barisan Youth on election campaign mechanisms ahead of the 15th General Election (GE15).

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This includes the upcoming Barisan Youth national tour on Tuesday (Oct 25) to explain the coalition's policies for bringing about stability and prosperity in the country.

“An MCA Youth coordinator will be appointed in each constituency in every state for coordination and communication purposes.

“We want to tell the people, especially the youths, about Barisan’s determination to focus on their welfare and to safeguard their future development,” she said.

Wong said Barisan Youth would ensure pro-rakyat policies are conveyed to all ethnic groups in the country, especially the various measures and programmes targeting youth groups in Budget 2023.

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“For example, the RM305mil special loan facility, RM10mil Tekun Mobilepreneur Financing Scheme and others.

“I hope the youth will understand that Barisan not only takes care of the welfare of young adults, but is also committed to creating more development opportunities and space for the younger generation from all walks of life,” she said.

Wong also called on the people to sign up and volunteer as a PACABA (polling/counting/barong agent) during the upcoming GE15.

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"MCA Youth has now started to recruit volunteers to be PACABA and volunteers.

“We call on young adults aged 21 years and above from across the country to participate in training courses,” she said.

Those who are interested can contact 011-5876 6951.