KUALA LUMPUR: Wanita MCA has unveiled a 10-year roadmap centred on talent, policy and positioning, aiming to secure a stronger presence in national politics, says its chief, Datuk Wong You Fong.
Wong said that from 2025 to 2035, the women’s wing will pursue three core missions supported by five action plans, moving beyond community work to become an influential voice on national policy.
"Let us begin the next fifty years with courage, wisdom and determination. Wanita MCA will continue to contribute towards a Malaysia that is more modern, more just and more prosperous,” she said.
Marking Wanita MCA’s 50th anniversary this year, Wong said the theme “Mekar 50 Tahun: Menyambung Legasi” (Blooming 50 Years: Continuing the Legacy) was chosen to connect the sacrifices of earlier leaders with the ambitions of the next generation.
The theme reflects continuity, gratitude to past leaders and a renewed commitment to building a stronger future for the wing and the party.
Over the past year, nine anniversary events covering arts, creativity, training, health and welfare have been held nationwide, which Wong said demonstrated the “extraordinary commitment” of Wanita MCA members.
Wong highlighted the wing’s increased involvement in national policy debates, with several initiatives gaining attention at the federal level. Among them is the ongoing CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) signature drive, which has already surpassed 30,000 signatures towards its 50,000 target.
She also noted Wanita MCA’s strong support for the 2024 constitutional amendments granting Malaysian women equal rights to pass citizenship to children born overseas. The wing, she said, is urging the Government to speed up implementation, now expected around mid-2026.
On the economy, Wong said Wanita MCA has called for the return of a more transparent Goods and Services Tax, capped at 4% with a simpler and faster refund mechanism, arguing that a properly designed GST would be fairer and more sustainable.
She stressed that support for working women must result in real measures, including flexible work arrangements, more childcare centres, retraining options and tax incentives for employers.
Regarding retirement security, she said the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) system needs to balance short-term financial pressures and long-term savings, especially given the income strains faced by many families.
Wong also underscored the wing’s focus on women’s safety and domestic violence, calling for one-stop centres offering legal aid, psychological support and protection services, alongside gender equality education in schools.
At the same time, she said Wanita MCA is increasingly engaging with broader national issues such as the rising cost of living, transparency in public university admissions, cyber security, the spread of fake news and digital surveillance.
Wong said these efforts are part of Wanita MCA’s wider push to be seen not just as a welfare arm, but as a serious political and policy force in its own right.
