A low-profile and taciturn leader, Datuk Kong Cho Ha believes a politician should treat other people with sincerity, be humble, speak the truth, and refrain from empty talks.

According to information available to Sin Chew Daily, from the latest situation in the eight-cornered fight for MCA's vice presidency, candidates most likely to win with the highest votes will be those who are least controversial and factioned.

Outgoing MCA President Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting today called on the Barisan Nasional (BN) top leadership to work harder to regain the confidence of the nation and take concrete steps to bring meaningful and sincere changes before the BN itself gets replaced.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said today UMNO had never bullied its partners in the Barisan Nasional (BN) and blamed opposition parties for coming up with such an accusation to deny the people's support for the ruling coalition.

Wanita MCA wants the government to immediately implement reforms in the judiciary and Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) and set up an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) to regain support from the people.

MCA secretary-general Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan has reminded all candidates vying for posts in party elections to keep the fight gentlemanly.

The proposal by MCA Youth that Barisan Nasional (BN) create a second deputy chief's post needs further study and discussion, UMNO Youth chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said today.

New MCA Wanita chief Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun has resolved to woo young members under 35.

Outgoing MCA Youth chief Datuk Liow Tiong Lai Friday (17 Oct) proposed that there be two deputy chairman's posts in Barisan Nasional with one of them filled by an MCA leader.

The time is ripe for the Barisan Nasional (BN) to review its leadership structure to better reflect the multiracial composition of the ruling coalition, outgoing MCA deputy president Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy said.