Chua backs fresh MCA polls in March but not EGM II

By Lee Wei Lian

PETALING JAYA, Nov 20 – MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek says that he supports fresh party elections but not the November 28 extraordinary general meeting (EGM) called by his rival Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai for the same purpose.

Dr Chua said that Liow should call off the EGM scheduled for next Saturday and discuss the possibility of holding fresh elections in March.

“I am one of those who supported fresh elections after the October 10 EGM but I do not support the November 28 EGM as the resolutions do not fulfil the requirement of the MCA constitution,” said Dr Chua.

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Wee: Why wait till March for fresh MCA polls?

Wee: Why wait till March for fresh MCA polls?
By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal

PETALING JAYA, Nov 20 - Axed presidential council member Datuk Wee Ka Siong (picture) said today that there should not be any reason why fresh party elections should have to wait till March 2010 as “everything is ready for party elections.”

“I am glad to hear that Chua Soi Lek is agreeable to party elections. However I disagree with his proposal to have it in March next year.

“We have the central delegates’ list. Everything is ready. Why wait?” said Wee, who is MCA National Youth Chief.

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Liow pitches fresh MCA elections to Najib

Liow pitches fresh MCA elections to Najib

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 — MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai feels that holding fresh elections for all the top posts is the best way to solve the party’s lingering internal crisis.

His view on the issue was conveyed at his meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak before the Cabinet meeting began at the Prime Minister’s Office here today.

Liow (picture), who is also Health Minister, said Najib told him that he wanted the prolonged crisis to be resolved as soon as possible in the interest of unity in Barisan Nasional (BN).

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Rebuked by court, MACC to follow ‘office hours’

By Neville Spykerman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said today they would comply with yesterday’s landmark High Court decision on when witnesses can be interviewed.

Judicial Commissioner (JC) Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof had ruled that the MACC can only carry out questioning during office hours which is between 8.30am and 5.30pm.

In a statement today, MACC stated its headquarters would issue new guidelines to all their offices nationwide.

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Najib offers secret formula to end MCA crisis

KUANTAN, Nov 20 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he had proposed a formula to resolve the prolonged MCA crisis after meeting with the top leaders of the warring factions since yesterday.

He said the leaders involved were now considering the formula and he was confident that they would find it acceptable.

“The aim of the meetings was to find a common ground in resolving the crisis.

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