You are desperate, says Liow to Chua
MCA deputy president paints his boss as man who twists facts in favour of himself
Alyaa Azhar, FMT
MCA deputy president Liow Tiong Lai has dismissed claims that he is impatient to be the new party president, as claimed by MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek, and called the move by the latter a “desperate attempt”.
“I am disappointed that Dr Chua stated that I have persistently confronted him to step down. This attempt to colour me as impatient and power hungry is unjustified and desperate,” said Liow.
The Bentong MP claimed that this is the second time Chua has publicly referred to private and personal conversations between them.
“The first of such conversations were initiated by him on May 11 2013 before the presidential council meeting where he declared his intention to step down as party president and the need for a smooth transition.
“There were many other subsequent meetings where upon conversations covered numerous issues regarding party interests and I am shocked that he misinterpreted my earnest participation,” said Liow.
According to Sin Chew Daily, Chua had accused Liow of being impatient to be the new party president. He claimed that Liow had met him three times after the 13th general election (GE13) asking him to step down.
“At the second and third meetings, Liow asked when am I going to retire and requested me to give him a date so that he can take over as president. According to the party constitution, once the president steps down, the deputy can take over the post without being acting president,” said Chua.
Chua then revealed that with this move, Liow can be the president and come the year-end party polls, he will not be challenged.
Liow however maintained that “MCA’s interests are above all personal agendas and the leadership should be looking into the transparency and governance issues facing the party today.”
