Deputy president Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong sang the praises of the four party vice-presidents – Datuk Lee Chee Leong, Datuk Dr Hou Kok Chung, Datuk Chua Tee Yong and Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun – by pairing their names with Mandarin phrases that rhyme together.
The delegates chose Chew Mei Fun because they want the party to exude fragrance (fen fang).
Hou Kok Chung was chosen because we did not forsake the country (guo jia). Guo rhymed with the middle name of Dr Hou.
The delegates picked Lee Chee Leong to reflect (liang chu) the courage of the party members and a bright future (guang liang) for the party.
They also gave the blessing to Chua Tee Yong because they need a leader with bravery coupled with wisdom (you yong you mou).
If you are hungry, then you need to add some side dishes (liao) to make it tasty (hao wei). Liao rhymed with the surname of the party president, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, while wei refers to none other than himself (Wee).
Dr Wee also urged rumour mongers to stop their act, especially when it comes to attempting to create a divide between him and Liow.
Please stop driving a wedge between Liow and me. There must be unity right from the top to the bottom.
“We must train our guns against Pakatan Rakyat, not at our comrades,” he said, adding that Liow is a leader who possesses a strong sense of righteousness and humility.
Chua gave his assurance that those from his faction would close ranks and support the new leadership.
Congratulations to all the office bearers. This is only the beginning of a tough journey ahead since we are the party’s appointees for the next three years.
The coming three years will be crucial. We should gear towards the coming general election. We don’t have any capital for party infighting.
“We should look at ways of revitalising ourselves and retain those capable leaders who lost in the (party) elections,” he said.
Chua also described former party president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek as a leader with integrity, who fulfilled his promise not to seek re-election.
Dr Hou said members must unite and fight for the party.
We are facing challenges and pressure from all quarters, from the Opposition to the Chinese community.
“This is why we must unite.Otherwise it would be too premature to talk about strategies or ideologies. Eventually everything will come to nought,” he said.
Chew reminded the party that highlighting past good deeds can only do so much. “We must not brag about our past contributions. The people no longer buy that anymore.”
MCA Youth chief Chong Sin Woon said: “While we keep fighting for the sake of the Chinese community, our political rivals have managed to win the hearts of all races.
“We must go back to the tenet of MCA’s founding members – to have a fair and just society,” he stressed.
Wanita chief Datuk Heng Seai Kie said members must unite to strengthen the party, or the party risks fading into oblivion.
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