Chew Mei Fun's resignation from MCA Wanita chief will not affect the party image or create another party crisis, said newly-minted MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek.

NONE "I thank her for her contribution to the party... MCA has one million members. Leaders can come and go but the party agenda will still continue," said Chua (right).

Speaking at a press conference today at the party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Chua denied suggestions that Chew's resignation would hamper his leadership.

"One or two people resigning does not affect the party," he said.

Chua called on all newly elected party leaders, including the new Wanita lineup, to understand that they have a responsibility to unite the party in order to prepare for the next general elections.

"If some leaders cannot respect the decision of the central delegates (to elect me as president), the new leadership and myself can't do anything about it," said Chua.

Chew resigned yesterday from all party post and stepped down as senator and deputy women and family development minister.

She resigned in protest of Chua's election as party president.

She had vowed to do so during the run up to the March 28 party elections as part of her campaign against Chua, who is tainted by a sex scandal.

Open door policy

When asked if he was willing to meet Chew to settle their differences, Chua replied that he practices an open door policy and is willing to meet anyone.

wee ka siong interview 220310 01 "People said that (MCA Youth Chief) Wee Ka Siong (left) is not my supporter, but we have no problems working together. We have the same objectives," he said.

Meanwhile, Chua was unperturbed by news of Gurun state assemblyperson Leong Yong Kong's attempt to seek a year's leave from the party.

"I wish him good luck. That is all I want to say," said Chua.

Leong, a supporter of Chua's rival Ong Ka Ting, yesterday applied for a year's leave from party activities because he is not satisfied with the party election results.

In another development, Chua urged the Selangor government to help the education ministry resolve land issues faced by five Chinese schools in the state.

He said MCA had kept its 2008 general elections promise in helping the establishment of two new schools and resolving land issues faced by 10 others.

He said he would meet Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin soon to resolve other outstanding problems.

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