Monday February 8, 2010

Heed advice to resolve party woes fast, says Ti

By SIMON KHOO

simonkhoo@thestar.com.my

KUANTAN: Leaders in the MCA, especially those holding government positions, should take heed of recent calls to resolve internal party problems fast.

As a “dissenting group” in the party advocating democracy, they should adhere to the principle of conforming to the wishes of the majority, said central committee member Datuk Ti Lian Ker.

Citing Umno as an example, Ti said whenever problems occurred, the factions involved would abide by the advice issued by the president or deputy president.

“In the MCA’s case, such advice is not entertained by the dissenters, resulting in a protracted split in the party.

“It is about time the advice of the Prime Minister and his deputy be respected by all in the spirit of democracy,” he said when met after presenting goodies and red packets to some 750 senior citizens here.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his deputy Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had repeatedly stressed the need for Barisan Nasional component parties to strengthen their internal unity to face the next general election.

On another matter, Ti, who is also Kuantan MCA division chief, said the on-going feud among Pakatan Rakyat leaders indicated that all was not well in the opposition coalition.

“They have no clear agenda to develop the country. They are not even bothered to hide their differences even though their objective is yet to be achieved,” he said.

Ti urged the people not to be deceived by their “pact” or it would spell doom for the country.

He said several issues taken up by the Opposition – such as corruption and poverty – had been brought up by the MCA and addressed by the Government.