Ong makes the right move

No, not Ong Tee Keat, but Ong Ka Ting.

In sticking to his principles, Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting has shown yet again what leaders should have in keeping themselves and their party focussed, which is to ensure that the part it has played since the formation of Malaysia 54 years ago remains the goal, and not for the own interest as a serving politician.

Ka Ting who resigned as MCA President with the dismal showing of MCA with 15 of 40 seats it contested in the 2008 General Election is probably one of the few with experience that can still contribute to the party.

In choosing to relinquish his seat or rather candidacy for the upcoming election, he has sent a clear signal to MCA party members and to the chinese community that the current leadership must be given a clean slate free from any influence of past illustrious leaders. As such, in vacating a still popular seat, he is determined that the support will still go back to MCA immaterial of the candidate.

Many will argue that MCA has become irrelevant, but having been taught a lesson by the electoral, it has hit the ground running, and by keeping the cards close to his chest, Chua Soi Lek is keeping the party ahead of anybody's interest.

A closer look at the opposition machinery will show that the leaders who are still there are bent on keeping a stranglehold on party positions, as seen in the DAP and PKR elections. Although a change of stalwarts in PAS was done, it appears still that those in command of the party are still 'past due' members. In fact a look at the party hierarchy of PKR and DAP will show long serving leaders and nepotistic practices.

With a renewed attitude, MCA has been key in ensuring that the chinese community is still represented in government. In keeping with the spirit of the alliance, MCA is extending what Tun Tan Cheng Lock had envisaged from then, a 'united political and territorial' Malaya.

I was one of those who felt that the previous administration needed a loud reminder that the nation's interest is above that of those in power. Along with others who felt the same, we achieved that.

I am certain that those in power has been taught a lesson that the voting electoral has sent a clear message.

Why did I say so?

BN has shown that it can change and change it did. IMHO, Ong Ka Ting's move is clearly a sign that BN and particularly MCA has heeded the call of the rakyat.

Read here on Ong and Teng's decision to not run in the next General Election