OTK VS CSL

The power struggle between the two will reach its climax at the EGM on October 10, 2009 (double ten). Given the strong personality of both, the loser is likely to disappear from the political scene.

It is interesting to note that PKFZ scandal was initially linked to the fight , somehow it has become a non issue now. Why? is it related to the PM who has set up a special task force to handle the scandal, thus by passing OTK?

At stake is not only the president's post but also the control over the vast financial resources of the party. The party has made several strategic and profitable investments including the STAR Publications & TAR College which generate millions of income annually. Compared to the 80's where it nearly sold off Wisma MCA, the party now has assets worth hundreds of millions.

From now till the EGM, one can expect many surprises as each camp tries to woo the central delegates. There will be a lot of under-arm tactics deployed to undermine the opponent. We have already seen the resurfacing of the notorious DVD. What else to come?

Post 308, Chinese community's support for MCA has been sliding fast. Despite the intense campaign and lobby by both camps and widespread reporting by the Chinese mainstream media, the reality is that the Chinese community at large does not pay much attention to this acrimonious fight, let alone bother about it. Influential organisations such as Hua Zhong and Federation of Chinese Chamber of Commerce have been rather quiet about the whole issue.

The fallout from the EGM could be immense, unless the winner is able to consolidate and regroup the warring factions. Failure to do that will further erode whatever little influence MCA has over the Chinese community.

Unlike the power struggle in the 80s or 90s where there wasn't any viable alternative for the losing faction to join (except the Gerakan?), in this new current political environment, the defeated faction could always hop over to PR.