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After reading that two-term MCA president Ong Ka Ting has announced that he would not be defending his post in the upcoming party polls, first thing that crossed my mine is Samy Vellu 🙂
After three months of deep consideration, I have decided that in the October party election, I will not defend my post
Not only that, his deputy Chan Kong Choy is also doing the same.
Let’s look at Ka Ting’s reasons:
Explaining his move, Ka Ting said that he had initially considered resigning as MCA president following the MCA’s dismal performance in the March 8 general election.
However, he decided to hold on to the post and ensure that MCA is given adequate representation in the cabinet first.
“The party grassroots generally understand the current political situation and trends. They want to see a transition and strategy change in MCA in light of the current difficult challenges ahead.
“This (party election) is the starting point for the transition,”
Ka Ting reveals more in the Star:
He said it was a decision that he
had thought about thoroughly after seeking the views of party members
for the past three months.
“It has been my political approach
that a leader should not hold on to position for too long. My decision
is a natural progression to what I have always advocated,” he said.
He
had also dropped hints to grassroots leaders and members, telling them
that no one was indispensable in the party and also prepared party
leaders by letting them know that he would be informing the media of
his decision.
“I am mentally prepared and firm about my decision. There are many talented and younger leaders in the party.
“No one is indispensable and we should not rely on a person. Teamwork is crucial,” he said.
“Similarly,
when I first took over the presidency, people were not sure whether I
could do the job, this would happen to the future president.
“But given the opportunity and time, the person elected by the party members can do the job.”
At 52, Ong, who is a former Mathematics and chemistry teacher from PJ Catholic High School, is still regarded as young.
“I have always practiced the culture of accountability and not hanging on to power,” saying he started his career 22 years ago.
While one person is busy Rebranding the party minus himself, others are moving forward by having faith in their party and its upcoming leaders.
What say you?
