Theng slammed for urging Ong to step down - The Star

PETALING JAYA: The MCA Youth has slammed a party leader for urging party president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting to step down.

The wing’s chief Datuk Liow Tiong Lai refuted a statement by Public Services and Complaints Department's head of legal advisers Datuk Theng Book that 30% of members were thinking of leaving the party because they were angry with the leadership.

“The claim is wholly unsubstantiated and absolutely unwarranted, and the roadshow 'Saving MCA' is completely out of character of the Datuk Theng we all know,” said Liow in a statement.

He said Theng had served the party for many years, and attributed the claim as a reaction to the latter being agitated for not being selected to contest in the general election.

“Should any party leader or member have better plans, they can offer their views through the proper channel.

“Meanwhile, I urge all members to exhibit their discipline and loyalty by refraining from launching accusations against one another,” he said.

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