Suggestion To Revival Of MCA Image

Revival of MCA image.

I have been asked by many who are members as well a non- members of
the MCA as to what will be the future of the MCA party.

I am sure you have heard from nine out of ten Chinese whether young or
old had opined the MCA is now irrelevant to the Chinese community
although MCA had done a lot for the Chinese. Only those either through
fear of up heaven of the country or are still reaping some personal
benefits from or through the MCA said otherwise.

I have observed the leadership from the MCA so far had not done
anything worth mentioning or had revealed any reasonable plan which
the Chinese believe can rely on to bring back hope for the future. Sad
to say, even some leaders had appeared to have lost hope of the
ability of the party to gain back the confidence and support of the
Chinese community.

A few days ago the President even cautioned publicly that if the party
is still disunited the party would be finished. This was a very strong
message. But unfortunately he did not mention what were the causes
that led to the disunity nor offered his plan to its improvement.

What would be the ultimate result to the party (whether united or
disunited) after the result of the coming 13th.general election?
What, if the result of the 13th. General election turns out to be
unfavorable? Will the President willing to carry out the threat of
withdrawing all representatives to the government machineries? Mind
you this will tantamount to withdrawing from the BN. Will UMNO allows
that? Or unless UMNO pushes on its plan of direct entry into BN this
will be the opportunity to UMNO to chuck MCA away.

I do not wish to dwell into the long story which leads the party to
this sad situation. Since I have been asked to give my view and
suggestions as to how the party to survive and to regain the
confidence and support of the people I think it is fair for me to do
so as a life member of the party. My suggestions may be foods for
thought.

(a) Third Force shall be the role of the party:

The MCA party should from now look into the possibility of playing the
role of the Third Force. Reason being our Chinese population is
dwindling. If it is reduced to merely 27% of the population in years
to come what hope for the Chinese to survive unless the Chinese is
molded into as the Third Force.
The political scenario is changing fast. Sooner or later the 2 Party
System will emerge and we have to fit into this new system. With the 2
Party System the threat of racial conflict will eventually non-exist.

(b) Factors that may improve the image of MCA party

     (i) The MCA party must be free and independent.

(ii)To the Party:
    Restructure the Party voting system:
    Do away with the faulty delegate system of election of party leaders.
    Replace it by direct member voting.
    Keep appointment to party position at a minimum.
    Rejuvenate party with young capable sincere intellectuals to take the
    lead:
    Do away with dead woods.

(iii)To the Chinese community:
Party leaders and members are to be educated to understand their
duties towards the public. They should try

(a)     To create opportunities for the people to earn a proper living. To
assist business and employment free from harassment from any quarters.
(b)     To create opportunities for a good affordable education for the
people and their children. To ensure their certificates are
recognizable by the government.
(c)     To create a save and harmonious living environment.

(d)     To make the public to understand the role of the MCA party.

The above are a few suggestions that may help to revive the MCA party.


Dr. Chan