Factionalism Persists In MCA

Factionalism persists in MCA

May I refer to the article dated 7^th.Jan2014 appearing at the FMT news, “Factionalism persists in MCA” written by Stanley Koh, the former head of MCA research unit, now the FMT columnist. 

Stanley Koh was right in drawing the attention of readers to the fact that factions still persists in MCA. I would say it is a fact that all organizations whether political or non political do have factions. It is up to the wisdom of the leadership to minimize the adverse effect fermented by the various factions and convert the adverse effect to the advantage of the organization. Should the leadership is able to exercise such wisdom I am sure the public will look at the organization with respect and place their hope of their future in it. Bringing up the fact that there are factions is admirable, showing braveness but, without suggesting any advice that may be useful to the leadership to cure the disease looks hollow. It may infer the writer is not writing with the intention of bettering the organization, but as a voice that supports a faction.

In my opinion factions in the MCA were made worse by the so called Peace Plan. The opinion of the public was that there was no actual democratic selection of leadership at all. The selection was predetermined. The voting was directed. Most of the honest and capable were excluded by way of manipulation from those who called the shot.

Further down the line, there were appointments to posts where same old faces from both sides surfaced. They were appointed under the Peace Plan. In the eyes of the public they were considered dead wood and not worthy at all to lead, except enriching themselves. Already there were adverse comments of the recent line-up of the Wanita wing from senior members. I am sure the public and members are very interested in the rest of the line-ups. This is a crucial stage to the organization. The leadership must be honest in action. Appoint those who are clean and capable to hold positions. The leadership must be brave enough to correct mistakes quickly should there were mistakes made.

MCA must change its perception. It must be seen as an organization free from control from any quarters. Leaders must be honest and capable, honest in their actions and capable in swaying government policies to meet the level of fairness, thus, save- guarding the interest and survival of the Malaysian Chinese community.

If this dream is achieved I am sure MCA will be relevant again to the Malaysian Chinese community.