KUALA LUMPUR: The main focus of MCA is to advocate for the people and address their issues, according to Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
The president of MCA stated that the party will also act as a check and balance while continuing to voice out for the Chinese community.
“We hope leaders and members from Chinese guilds and associations will continue to support MCA.
“From being in power, to being in the Opposition, to now supporting the unity government, we are being adaptable.
“We appreciate the support from the Chinese community leaders for MCA throughout the years,” he said at the Chinese New Year dinner and party with veterans and leaders of Chinese guilds and associations on Tuesday (Jan 23).
Dr Wee mentioned that as part of their tradition, MCA would organize its Chinese New Year open house at Dewan San Choon, Wisma MCA.
The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi are expected to attend the celebration on Feb 10.
Dr Wee also noted that the event with party veterans and leaders of Chinese guilds and associations was significant after a break of five years.
“MCA was established in 1949, with the support of the business community. Therefore, MCA and the Chinese society are closely linked. That’s why, during Chinese New Year, it is our tradition to have a large celebration.
“MCA and the leaders of Chinese guilds and associations are our greatest blessings,” he said.
Also in attendance at the event were Dr Wee’s wife Datin Seri Jessica Lim, MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon, secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon, vice-presidents Datuk Lim Ban Hong, Datuk Tan Teik Cheng, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng and Datuk Lawrence Low Ah Keong, as well as Wanita MCA chairman Wong You Fong and MCA Youth chief Ling Tian Soon.
Former MCA president Tan Sri Liow Tiong Lai, Star Media Group advisor and Bernama chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng, United Chinese School Committees’ Association of Malaysia (Dong Zong) president Tan Tai Kim, Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) president Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan, former Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Hua Zong) president Tan Sri Pheng Yin Huah, Educationist group United Chinese School Teachers’ Association (Jiao Zong) president Cheah Lek Aee and his wife were also present at the event.
