KUALA LUMPUR: The MCA Youth chief position is witnessing a three-way contest between national organising secretary Ling Tian Soon, Youth secretary-general Daniel Wa Wai How, and Klang division Youth member Bernard Chan Kee Siang.
Ling, in response to the lack of interest in politics among young people, aims to inject youthful energy into the party and guide it back on the right path.
“I aim to engage more young people in the party by organizing activities that align with their interests and concerns.
“Rejuvenating the wing is crucial in bridging the gap between the wing and the young individuals,” stated the Yong Peng assemblyman.
Wa, aged 35, vows to reinvigorate the wing and lead it towards a brighter future.
He has successfully undertaken various roles in the party, and with his experience and exposure, he can bring about necessary changes.
“As a non-elected representative in the government, I have the freedom to voice my opinions and address the concerns of the people.
“This ability is a significant advantage in my mission to revive MCA Youth,” he added.
Chan, a 39-year-old civil engineer, aspires to be the “third force” in MCA Youth, implementing changes and attracting more members to the wing.
Meanwhile, in the Wanita wing, Wong You Fong is defending her number one post, which she has held since December last year following the completion of her predecessor Datuk Heng Seai Kie’s nine-year term.
“I have only taken over the position a few months ago, and I would like to continue with the reformation plans set for the wing,” she expressed.
“MCA’s performance in the previous general election was unsatisfactory. If elected, I plan to focus on strengthening the wing and the party,” she further added.
Wong faces a challenge from Penang Wanita chief Datuk Ooi Siew Kim, who believes that the central leadership of MCA should include representatives from all states.
She emphasized that most of the candidates running for top positions in the main body, as well as the Youth and Wanita wings, are from Johor and Selangor.
“The leadership should not be limited to leaders from a single state. As a national organization, the top positions should be equally represented by members from across the states.
“If elected, I aim to reform the Wanita wing, empower women, and cultivate young leaders to achieve success,” she concluded.
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