KUALA LUMPUR: An impromptu resolution to pledge support for MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat was passed at a special briefing at Wisma MCA yesterday.

Deputy secretary-general Datuk Loke Yuen Yow confirmed that secretary-general Datuk Wong Foon Meng proposed the resolution to support Ong.

Eager beavers: MCA members registering before entering Wisma MCA to listen to Ong explain the PKFZ findings and other issues at hand.

Members from the floor stood up and raised their hands as a show of support.

Gan Peng Siew, a central committee member from Johor, said he did not believe the allegations made by Kuala Dimensi Sdn Bhd CEO Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing against Ong.

Gan said Tiong’s latest statement was confusing and did not make sense.

He believed it was a conspiracy by Tiong to divert attention from the Port Klang Free Zone issue.

“He is carrying out a political assassination of Ong,” he said.

“It is good for the party’s leaders to take the opportunity to brief the grassroots on current issues. They are clean and have nothing to hide,” he added.

A leader has to be clean and courageous enough to go through challenges to reveal the truth of the controversial PKFZ issue which is in line with Barisan Nasional’s vision to promote transparency, Gan added.

Loke said Ong should be commended for going the extra mile to provide an explanation to party members on many issues.

He added that the special briefing was attended by more than 1,000 people despite the short notice of only four days.

“The president took pains to explain all the issues and challenges faced by him and the party in a calm manner.

“We will also hold roadshows in all states and closed-door meetings with division members to ensure that everyone is informed of the situation,” he said.

Loke said Ong’s move to clear the air was done in line with the people’s wishes and showed that MCA wants transparency.

He also condemned Tiong for tarnishing Ong and Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun.