Ti - MCA’s sore loser

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Ti - MCA’s sore loser

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25, 2023: Former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker blames his loss in the party elections on Sunday on the cai tan (menu) politics.

Cai tan politics has been dominating MCA politics for decades and Ti is just finding excuses for being given the boot by members.

Instead of blaming it on cai tan politics, Ti should look into the mirror and ask himself:

> HAVE I been an exemplary vice-president?;

> HAVE I been an effective leader for members and the Chinese commuinity?;

> HAVE I delivered leadership by example?; and

> HAVE I been visionary in my leadership?

Obviously, the answers are no. If yes, no matter which state you come from, members will recognise and acknowledge you, and support you.

What have you delivered for the party, members and the Chinese community?

Ti has only paid lip service and dwell in confrontational politics against arch rival DAP, and continues with his “Umno lapdog role”, echoing and supporting what Umno leaders say.

Did he display any sort of or provide reformation leadership to reinvent MCA and help his party win back the confidence of the Chinese and political relevance?

It is just plain and simple. Members gave you the boot because you failed to win their confidence or provide exemplary leadership.

In short, don’t be a sore loser!

No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report quoting Ti as blaming everyone, except himself:

MALAYSIA

Ti says election ‘menu’ set by MCA leaders sealed his fate in party polls

Johor, Melaka, Selangor, Penang favoured, but not his home state Pahang, says former veep

Updated 4 hours ago · Published on 25 Sep 2023 1:58PM

Taking to Facebook today, Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker explains that his loss and the outcome of the polls were mainly due to Pahang being left out of the so-called menu given by MCA leaders. – NOOREEZA HASHIM/The Vibes file pic, September 25, 2023

 

BY The Vibes Team

KUALA LUMPUR – The MCA elections yesterday saw former party vice-president Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker losing out in his bid to retain his position.

Taking to Facebook today, Ti explained that his loss and the outcome of the polls were mainly due to Pahang being left out of the so-called menu given by party leaders.

While Ti initially seemed to be a strong contender, the electoral votes were determined by the size of each division, with larger states carrying more weight.

The main candidates vying for the vice-president posts included incumbents Datuk Lim Ban Hong (Melaka), Datuk Tan Teik Cheng (Penang), and Ti himself (Pahang). They faced stiff competition from two prominent challengers, Datuk Seri Wee Jeck Seng (Johor) and Datuk Lawrence Low (Selangor), whose states boasted significant electoral votes.

Two other candidates, Datuk Nicole Wong (Wilayah) and Datuk Dr Pamela Yong (Sabah), represented smaller states with fewer electoral votes.

In this context, he said popular votes (the actual number of votes obtained) and electoral votes (based on division size) played a crucial role in determining the winners.

According to Ti’s post, the winners were largely influenced by a “menu” crafted by state and division leaders. This menu featured four names, with the states of Johor, Selangor, Penang, and Melaka being the chosen favourites.

He said Pahang was notably absent from this influential menu. As a result, the winners of the vice-president posts were from Johor, Melaka, Selangor, and Penang.

Ti suggested that the party members often relied on these menus, as many were not politically literate and needed guidance. The “menu votes” strategy, where states predominantly follow the distribution of 1, 3, 4, and 6 from the menu, was a deciding factor.

He said when Perak MCA adopted the same menu, it signalled that the election’s outcome was almost certain, and Pahang’s chances dwindled. Consequently, he stopped campaigning and had advised his supporters to brace for a disappointing result.

After being excluded from the influential menu list, Ti tried to secure votes from Pahang and the east coast states. However, the results showed that Wilayah obtained 137 votes, Pahang secured 136, and Sabah garnered 135 votes, reflecting the broader voting patterns.

This election outcome also underscores the significant role played by state and division leaders in shaping the preferences of MCA party members. Ti’s loss, despite being an incumbent, highlights the challenges faced by candidates who do not have the support of strong party leaders. – The Vibes, September 25, 2023