Thursday, August 27, 2009

Fong calls for Chua to be reinstated















By Adib Zalkapli

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Former MCA vice president Datuk Fong Chan Onn urged the party's central leadership to reverse the decision to sack deputy president Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek.

"I'm concerned with the latest developments in the party... this is the time when we are supposed to strengthen unity within the MCA and Barisan Nasional," said Fong.

He added that Dr Chua was elected by the central delegates after his past history became public knowledge and the former health minister had even apologised for what he did.

"When the central delegates elected Ong Tee Keat and Chua Soi Lek as president and deputy president, they were fully aware of their background," said Fong.

"I hope something can be done. I don't like to see the party in a state of disarray," he added.

The Alor Gajah MCA chief was non-committal when asked whether he would support any attempt to call for an EGM.

"We do not have the luxury to continue fighting," he said.

Fong also took the opportunity to dismiss the rumour that he is part of the anti-Ong campaign.

"I support both Ong and Chua... as you all know since I retired as minister, I have been busy with my division," said Fong.

Dr Chua was sacked by the MCA disciplinary committee late last night and the decision was endorsed by the party's presidential council soon after.

The sacking is for Dr Chua's involvement in a sex video which was circulated in late 2007.

He later apologised to the public and resigned all party and government positions. - MalaysianInsider

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