MCA VP Liow leads 13 to quit CC

UPDATED 3.40PM The resignation of the 13 CC members will intensify pressure on the others to do the same. The 13 are Liow, Tan Kok Hong, Lee Wei Kiat, Hou Kok Chung, Yu Chok Tow, Wong Nai Chee, Wee Jeck Seng, Yeow Chai Thiam, Hoh Khai Mun, Liew Yuen Keong, Wong Mook Leong, Khoo Keok Hai and Wong Siong Hwee and Liow needs another eight of the remaining 18 elected CC members to quit, in order to automatically trigger a fresh leadership election.

The submission of undated resignation letters is in accordance with Article 41 of the party constitution and will only take effect when two-thirds of the powerful CC resign.

The party constitution stipulates that before fresh polls can be held, at least 21 CC members must resign . Altogether, there are 31 elected CC members.

Eight more to go! Will lady luck smile on Liow?