MCA Passes Resolutions at 49th Women’s Annual General Meeting and 60th Youth Assembly
The 49th MCA Women’s Annual General Meeting, which took place on October 19, passed five resolutions on party matters, politics, economic matters, education, and national policy. The resolutions were debated by 10 delegates from 10 states and passed by the 843 delegates attending the meeting at Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang.
The resolutions seek to implement party renewal measures to prepare for the general election and to continue MCA’s role as a check and balance to the government. The MCA Women’s wing also urged all political parties to forbid their leaders and members from playing up racial and religious issues to influence the public and threaten public harmony, and called on the government to tackle the lack of teachers in schools and further refine issues related to citizenship. MCA Women’s chief Datuk Wong You Fong emphasized the need to continue efforts towards gender equality, specifically in protecting women’s rights.
Meanwhile, the 60th MCA Youth Assembly passed five other resolutions, covering party matters, youth and sports, economic matters, politics, and education, which were debated by 13 delegates from nine states. The MCA Youth are urging the government to review the Anti-Party Hopping Law, which is viewed as ineffective, and introduce a better version instead. They also expressed their desire for the government to draft a complete policy to encourage the e-sports industry by training more excellent players and implementing programs to drive development in the sector.
Conclusion
The recent MCA Women’s Annual General Meeting and Youth Assembly have sent a clear message to the government and political parties on key issues affecting the country. The emphasis on party renewal, gender equality, and youth development is crucial in ensuring a sustainable future for Malaysia.
FAQs
- What were the five resolutions passed at the 49th MCA Women’s Annual General Meeting?
- The resolutions covered party matters, politics, economic matters, education, and national policy.
- How many delegates attended the 49th MCA Women’s Annual General Meeting?
- 843 delegates attended the meeting.
- What is the MCA Women’s wing urging the government to do regarding racial and religious issues?
- They are urging the government to forbid political leaders and members from playing up racial and religious issues to influence the public and threaten public harmony.
- What is the MCA Youth urging the government to do regarding the e-sports industry?
- They are urging the government to draft a complete policy to encourage the e-sports industry by training more excellent players and implementing programs to drive development in the sector.