Ong: MCA will not tolerate political bribery in run-up to EGM

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KUANTAN: The MCA will not compromise on any kind of graft or political bribery in the run-up to the party’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM), party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said.

Ong said that of late, allegations of money politics involving the delegates had surfaced, indicating that there might be such cases occurring.

“Normally, if there is such a report lodged with the police, they won’t immediately inform the president.

“I think perhaps it is good for the party’s disciplinary board and secretariat to follow up on the matter.

Festive welcome: Ong being welcomed by a lion dance troupe en route to opening the office of the Pahang Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Kuantan.

“Do not expect the president to be hands-on in these cases but the bottom line is we will not condone such practices,” he said, after attending a closed-door meeting with state leaders and the grassroots here yesterday.

Ong, who is also Transport Minister, said he and senior party leaders would continue to meet the grassroots nationwide to explain the present political situation.

He said that through such dialogues, they were confident that whatever allegations and half-truths spread by certain quarters would be dispelled.

“As responsible and mature leaders, we will uphold the spirit and integrity of the MCA and not let self-interest destroy the party,” he said, adding that there would be no end if he chose to answer allegations after allegations that were brought up.

Ong also chided those who loved to listen to gossip which he claimed was far from the actual truth of the situation.

On the briefing given to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on the Port Klang Free Zone issue, Ong described it as a “very good meeting.”

“The meeting was comprehensive and we are confident and hopeful of our way forward,” he said.

Later, at the opening of the Pahang Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry office, he said the Government would uphold the open sky policy in the civil aviation industry.

He said that besides the KL International Airport, a total of 13 cities in the country had been given approval to establish direct air links with Singapore.

“We even look forward to establishing direct air links to several cities in the Asean countries in the near future,” he said.