More than 2,000 central delegates of MCA will cast their votes for the party's new leadership in two days' time.

After the March general elections, Datuk Chor Chee Heung has become MCA's only member of parliament in northern Malaysia.

MCA vice-president Datuk Ong Tee Keat Tuesday (14 Oct) lodged a police report over accusations that he had amassed assets worth RM21 million.

Describing himself as the "Last of the Mohicans," Datuk Wong Mook Leong is all set for the tussle to grab a spot in the 25-seat party Central Committee (CC), at the MCA polls on Oct 18.

Deputy Education Minister Dr Wee Ka Siong is the new MCA Youth Chief after he was unchallenged when nominations for the post closed Monday (13 Oct).

He used to be young, and has gone through the days of outspokenness. With almost 30 years of experience in party and government posts, he says it is more important to accomplish his individual and party responsibilities than trying to win praises and applauses from people.

Can the MCA stand up to UMNO and not be "bullied" any more? Meaning can the party take a stand against UMNO but without hurting the feelings of the Malays in general?

MCA secretary-general Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said a healthier mechanism could be established for BN through the discussion on the choice of prime minister in the BN meeting.

MCA vice-president Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai, who is vying for the MCA deputy presidency at party polls on 18 Oct, will not team up with any candidate in his bid for the post.

MCA vice president Datuk Ong Tee Keat said it is now time for BN to seriously explore a new way and mechanism for the selection of the country's prime minister.