Dr Wee is set to address key issues at the 11th GLA Conference in Bangkok

PETALING JAYA: Transportation and the halal industry will be among the key points during Datuk Dr Seri Wee Ka Siong's speech at the 11th Global Logistics Alliance (GLA) Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. "(I had a) conversation with the GLA President, Grace Sun Wenfang, in conjunction with the conference,” wrote the MCA president in a Facebook post...

Dr Wee expresses condolences over passing of local journo Benjamin Tan

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has expressed his condolences over the passing of local journalist Benjamin Tan Zhi Wei. The MCA president said he was saddened upon learning of Tan’s death which was caused by cryptococcal meningitis infection. “Benjamin was always there to cover events I attended and interviews I gave to the media...

Close bilateral ties between Malaysia and China is a core diplomatic policy, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: The close bilateral ties between Malaysia and China is a core diplomatic policy for our country as international trade plays a significant role in our country's economy, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. "This because it brings substantial benefits to our economic development efrorts, with China being our largest trading partner for 16...

Dr Wee urges PM to intervene in UTAR tax dispute issue

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to urgently address the ongoing tax dispute involving Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). The MCA president pointed out that only the Prime Minister, who also holds the role of Finance Minister, has the authority to annul or overturn the...

Dr Wee pays last respects to mother of former party president Liow Tiong Lai

PETALING JAYA: MCA President Dr Wee Ka Siong paid his last respects to former party president Tan Sri Liow Tiong Lai’s mother who passed away in Melaka. In a Facebook posting, Dr Wee penned a moving tribute to the late Yap Kim Pee saying: “Madam Yap was a remarkable woman who raised six children with her...

PM Anwar chairs unity govt secretariat executive council meeting

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar chaired the third meeting of the unity government secretariat executive council for 2024 on Tuesday (Aug 27). MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, who attended the meeting, said that various issues concerning national interests and public welfare were discussed at the meeting. "The Prime Minister has provided important...

PM Anwar chairs unity govt secretariat executive council meeting

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar chaired the third meeting of the unity government secretariat executive council for 2024 on Tuesday (Aug 27). MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, who attended the meeting, said that various issues concerning national interests and public welfare were discussed at the meeting. "The Prime Minister has provided important...

Many straight-A students not getting matriculation spots, claims Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: High-achievers have still failed to obtain spots in the matriculation programme, says Datuk Dr Seri Wee Ka Siong. "It is truly heartbreaking when my office and the person in charge at MCA Youth received calls from helpless parents of those who failed to make it to the matriculation programme today. "When the appeal results were...

Sungai Bakap polls among issues discussed at BN supreme council meeting

PETALING JAYA: Many issues were discussed during the Barisan Nasional supreme council meeting, including the upcoming by-election in Sungai Bakap, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. "Among the issues discussed were the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration of Barisan Nasional, the Sungai Bakap by-election, current issues, and matters concerning the welfare of the people," the MCA...

China-Malaysia ties contribute to regional stability and development, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: Collaboration between China and Malaysia has not only benefitted both countries but contributed positively to regional stability and development, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said it was a significant milestone for both nations, marking five decades of strong friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect. “From trade and investment to cultural exchanges...