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Published: Saturday October 9, 2010 MYT 5:04:00 PM

MCA: Use Twitter, Facebook to reach voters, says Liow

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA Youth should become more internet-savvy and start a friendship, and network with voters through the internet, said party deputy president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

He said, in tackling today’s political situation, MCA Youth should be innovative in its bid to fulfil the demands of the people, especially in view of the upcoming 13th general election.

Hence, he said MCA Youth should participate in the new medium like Twitter and Facebook to get close to the voters as the campaigns for the next general election would probably depend on these technologies.

“Therefore, we have to be aware of these issues. I call on those who have yet to use the social media as a tool, to start doing so and reach the people,” he said when opening the 46th MCA Youth general assembly at Wisma MCA here Saturday.

Liow, who is Health Minister, also proposed to MCA Youth to use the opportunity at the general assembly to discuss preparations to face the next general election.

He said MCA Youth should make full use of the positive factors, like the promising economic growth and the crisis faced by the opposition parties, to get back the voters’ support.

Liow said issues of public concern, like environment, renewed technology and healthy lifestyle, should be given priority.

Refuting allegations by certain quarters that the party did not have the nerve to speak, especially on racial issues, the MCA deputy president said it was because MCA chose to fight for those issues in the Cabinet and in the spirit of a family within Barisan Nasional.

“It is my responsibility to inform all of you that MCA leaders have a close relationship with the prime minister and his deputy, and we have an understanding in our every action and plan to bring about changes towards the nation’s development and people’s well-being.

“We are aware of the nuisance created by the opposition, but we realise that continuous disputes will not only affect the people, but also the country’s development,” he said. -- Bernama