Jui Meng declares he's going for MCA presidency

Former MCA vice-president Datuk Chua Jui Meng has decided to contes the post of president in the party elections next month.
He will face vice-president datuk Ong Tee Keat, who had announced his intention in July to vie for the top post, following incumbent Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting's decision not to seek re-election.
"Ive deliberated on this matter for a long time and have been getting feed-back from the grassroots. I strongly feel that the only post that I should go for is the president's post in order to bring about total change and transformatio to the party,"he said at a press conference.
Chua, who took on ka Ting three years ago and lost, said he would be campaigning on a transformation platform, as there was an urgent need to rebuild and restore the party as well as to return it to relevance.
"I contest not out to disrespect to Tee Keat,who is still a good friend and whom I hold in good regard but because the risk is too great for MCA if it did not transform itselve in the next three years."
The former health minister said he was offering himselve as a presidential candidate with experience, passion and who would also bring chjange required to transform MCA.
The Bakri division chief vowed that if elected president, he would swear in front of every member and the media that he will not be corrupt.
"The rest of the party leaders will have to follow suit. Corruption is the worst crime in the eyes of the Chinese and with this, the community will realise our seriousness in tackling graft. Once this is done, we can encourage othe parties to follow suit."
He also said he was not to teaming up with any leaders."My team is the MCA delegates and their votes will determine the party leadership. However, I will welcome the support of anyone."