Dr Chua leading the vote, insiders say
By Clara Chooi
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek is said to be leading in the count for the MCA presidency although the presidential votes will only be tabulated after 5pm.
Party insiders say early indication shows that Dr Chua (picture, centre) is in the lead with at least 1,000 votes in his favour.
He is trailed by incumbent Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat followed by former president Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting.
However, no confirmation this information could be obtained.
Counting of the votes began at about 2pm in the MCA headquarters here after 2,315 of the 2,318 central delegates who registered, cast their ballots shortly after noon.
According to officials, three delegates had not collected their ballot papers.
The extraordinary general meeting was adjourned at 12.30pm by assembly Speaker Datuk Yik Phooi Hoong and delegates proceeded to the building’s foyer for lunch.
A total of 101 candidates are contesting for the 31 posts in the MCA central committee (CC).
The election was called after 21 CC members resigned early this month to protest against Tee Keat’s presidency.
The Transport Minister was elected in 2008 after Ka Ting stepped down in the aftermath of the party’s losses in Election 2008.
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