All geared up: Wong flanked by Tee (seated left) and MCA secretary-general Chan Quin Er with other committee members during the press conference. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: Wanita MCA will mobilise its members to ensure Barisan Nasional secures victory in the Mahkota by-election in Johor on Sept 28, says Datuk Wong You Fong.
The Wanita MCA chief emphasised that MCA’s 3,987 members, which represent 17.8% of the Chinese voters in the state constituency, will play a crucial role in Barisan’s efforts to retain the seat.
“Given that Barisan is the leading party in Johor, MCA members will work diligently to secure a significant victory in the Mahkota by-election.
“Each polling district centre will be ‘adopted’ by an MCA division leader, with support from the Kluang Wanita and Youth wings to work hard to bring victory.
“Wanita MCA will be involved in all aspects of the election preparation and the groundwork has already begun to provide full support and assistance to Barisan,” she said during a press conference at Wisma MCA here yesterday.
Additionally, she announced that the division’s by-election machinery will be headed by Wanita MCA deputy chairman Tee Hooi Ling, with support from members across the country.
The Election Commission has set nomination and early voting for Sept 14 and 24 respectively.
The seat fell vacant after the death of incumbent Datuk Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain, 63, on Aug 2.
Sharifah Azizah, a former Johor Wanita Umno chief, won with a majority of 5,166 votes in the March 2022 state election.
On another matter, Wong said the Wanita MCA annual general meeting will be held on Oct 19 at Wisma MCA, followed by the commemoration of its 50th anniversary in 2025 with the theme “Remarkable Women Frontiers of the Future”.
The celebration will feature a series of events starting October until August 2025 to mark five decades of achievements of the women’s wing.
Key events include a grand opening ceremony and dinner featuring performances from state representatives, local talents, and the publication of a bilingual commemorative magazine that highlights the contributions of 50 notable women across various sectors.
Additional activities will encompass discussions on contemporary topics, sales for fundraising, and the release of 50th-anniversary memorabilia such as T-shirts and bags.
A tea party for former and current members will also be held to strengthen internal cohesion, while a talent pool initiative will focus on recruiting young women and encouraging their participation in politics. The celebration will also feature free health checks in collaboration with local health organisations.
Wong added that these activities will commence nationwide after the annual general meeting, and urged all members and the public to participate in the milestone celebration.
