Poor MCA

It is a pity that the MCA has not had a strong leader for the last 30 years. All the leaders had not been strong characters and a few of them were embroiled in personal business problems. What this means is that the Chinese community was not well represented. They were at the losing end of a power sharing alliance.

The latest one is no exception and to my mind the worst. From day one, he has decided to relegate his deputy. He has decided to divide and rule. He thinks that his faction alone will be able to run the show. And he has the cheek to tell the community that he is not sidelining his deputy. Who is he trying to fool. His action smacks of arrogance.

The deputy president of MCA may not be the most holy of all man. But, he is legitimately elected. He has the support of most of the grassroots in MCA. This point should be considered. He is also a capable leader. His talents should be tapped for the betterment of the community.

It is said that unity is strength and division is the recipe for disaster. So the new MCA president better get smart and learn to live with his deputy. Only by working together can the MCA be strong and be well prepared to represent the community.

Look at Obama. He has appoint his opponent in the primaries, Hilary Clinton, as his secretary of state. He has also appointed a republican senator as a member of his cabinet. The MCA president should take a lesson from him.