Kemaman polls: Terengganu MCA fully mobilised to get good Chinese voter turnout

PETALING JAYA: Terengganu MCA has mobilised its members to ensure a good Chinese voter turnout for the Kemaman by-election on polling day, says Dr Monna Ong Siew Siew. The state liaison committee chairman said that such an effort has been ongoing since Nomination Day on Nov 18. "We will ensure as many Chinese voters as possible turn...

New leadership line-up voted in for MCA Wanita, Youth wings

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2023 MCA party election has seen a new leadership line-up for its Wanita and Youth wings in the early hours of Sunday (Sept 24). Party secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon (pic) announced that Wong You Fong has defended her position as Wanita MCA chairman, while Ling Tian Soon emerged as the new MCA Youth chief. Wong...

Time to reintroduce GST, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya must be brave and reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. "We cannot delay a taxation system that will benefit us in the long run. We have the same opinion as other chambers of commerce, that we should bring back GST," said the MCA president. He said...

Ng was a leader who contributed much to Selangor and its people, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: The late Datuk Ng Chok Sin was a state leader who contributed much to Selangor and its people, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. "We paid our last respects to the late Datuk Ng Chok Sin, who had contributed much to the people, especially those in Selangor, the party and the nation. "May his...

Why concert venue was changed, Dr Wee asks Penang govt

IPOH: The Penang government should provide reasons for the change in venue for a concert that was supposed to be held in Kepala Batas, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said he found it strange that the venue was changed, despite both locations being part of the state. "I don’t know what the...

Beautician loses RM7,000 in used car scam, gets threats after she stops paying

KUALA LUMPUR: A "too good to be true" deal on a used car ended up being just that after scammers managed to dupe almost RM7,000 from a beautician. The 54-year-old victim, Jong, was in the midst of purchasing a 2021 Honda CRV after seeing the offer via Facebook in early August. The "car" was being sold at...

State polls: Rain can’t wash away voters’ determination, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: The mid-day rain in Gombak did not dampen the spirits of voters in choosing the next Selangor state government, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said this was clear during his visit to a polling centre for the Gombak Setia seat. "Rain started to fall in Gombak at 12.15pm but this...

Dr Wee, MCA leaders pay last respects to the late Wong Mook Leong

KUALA LUMPUR: The late Tan Sri Dr Wong Mook Leong was a selfless party leader who paved the way for others to excel, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. "He could have easily been appointed minister if he wanted to or offered himself as a candidate during elections. "But he chose to stay out to work...

Bankrupt goldsmith allegedly dupes 15 gold suppliers of RM30mil of gold

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 15 victims suffered some RM30mil in losses after they were allegedly duped by a goldsmith. The victims, who were gold suppliers, were not paid by the suspect after they had supplied millions of ringgit worth of gold. One of the victims, gold supplier Allan Tang said he had been dealing with the suspect...