Even before any of the candidates can celebrate their success in being elected the new MCA president, the first round of nightmare is awaiting in Perlis. The MCA assemblyman for Titi Tinggi Yip Sun Onn already submitted his resignation as the elected representative. Another by-election and this will be the first involving an MCA seat.
Amongst the 25% Chinese electorates in the constituency, it will be a referendum on the new (old/recycle) president. If MCA secures majority of the Chinese votes and retains the seat, supporters of the newly elected president will be going around town declaring the Chinese community is back with the MCA/BN. But if the Chinese votes went to PKR or PAS, it will further de-moralised its members and further weakened MCA's bargaining chips with her big brother Umno.
Will this be the beginning of a domino effect especially after the outcome of the March 28 party election. Defections, quitting the party and declaring themselves independents is not a remote possibility. Maybe Labis, if the father lost the race or Pandan itself quits to be an independent if thrashed and felt betrayed? Or maybe Kulai wants to head the Parti Cinta Malaysia? But then there is the RM2 billion party assets to consider. Nope. After considering the amount of dough involved, it won't be happening. Just wishful thinking.
One thing for sure, Ong Tee Keat will have a lot of answering to do especially to the delegates since the assemblyman resigns during his watch. Maybe this is part of the scheme to ensure he will not retain his presidency. What a price to pay for the coveted presidency! Resigning at this critical period shows Yip Sun Onn is just part of the pawn in this political game in MCA.
What would they think of next in a week? Threaten subtlely to quit enbloc if their leaders and team mates are not elected? Or maybe another Made in MCA DVD? - Loka
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