Tee Keat gives three reasons

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KUALA LUMPUR: MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat has given three reasons for calling an extraordinary general meeting next month.

They are:

- To allow members to reflect on how MCA should move forward;

- To allow members to give their stamp of approval on decisions made by the party leadership; and

- To squash speculation and uncertainties threatening to split the party.

He said he decided to call for an EGM on the day the country celebrated its 52nd National Day so that members could reflect on where the MCA should be heading.

"I believe in listening to the members. It was for this reason that I made direct election of the MCA presidency part of my electoral pledges in the run-up to last year's party polls.

"This EGM is also to allow members to deliver a verdict on the decisions made by the MCA leadership -- whether on its renewal and rejuvenation efforts, on disciplinary cases or in the handling of the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) issue.

"With the EGM, I hope to quell speculation, end uncertainties and put to rest elements that will split MCA, as the party seeks to regain public support in time for the next general election."

Ong said he believed in transparency and accountability, otherwise he would have brushed aside dissenting views within the party.

"But that's not me, as one can see from the level of transparency and accountability I place in dealing with the PKFZ issue.

"It is my belief that with sufficient explanations and briefings, members will make the right choice on what's best, not for Ong Tee Keat, but for the party.