Sunday October 11, 2009
MCA in a quandary after EGM delivers dramatic results
MCA EGM: Ong says he respects delegates' decision MCA delegates make dramatic decisions
KUALA LUMPUR: The dramatic outcome of the MCA’s extraordinary general meeting has left the party in a quandary.
The EGM yesterday voted for a resolution of no-confidence in party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat.
At the same time, the delegates voted against the reinstatement of Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek as deputy president, plunging the party into uncertainty.
Both have declared that they respect the decision of the delegates.
- The party’s central committee will meet on Thursday to discuss the outcome of the EGM;
- Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin called on MCA to quickly find ways to resolve issues arising from the EGM; and
- A shocked Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Hua Zong) pledged to continue working with MCA.
- Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi urged the party to hold fresh elections.
HOW THE VOTING WENT
The resolutions
1) Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek That the members of the general assembly have no confidence in the leadership of Ong
ADOPT: 1155 REJECT: 1141 SPOILT: 8
2) That the presidential council’s decision on Aug 26 in accepting the recommendation of the disciplinary board and the subsequent decision of the central committee (if any) to expel or suspend Dr Chua is annulled
ADOPT: 1204 REJECT: 1095 SPOILT: 5
3) That Dr Chua be rightfully restored as MCA deputy president
ADOPT: 1110 REJECT: 1184 SPOILT: 10
Resolutions 4 & 5 were dropped at the start of the EGM
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