MCA to hold ceremony celebrating 60th anniversary of formation at Dewan San Choon on 1st March 2009…

Press Statement

Issued by MCA Secretary General YB Senator Dato’ Wong Foon Meng on the Occasion of MCA’s 60^th Anniversary Celebration to be held at Dewan San Choon, Wisma MCA on Sunday, 1^st March, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.

MCA to hold ceremony celebrating 60^th anniversary of formation at Dewan San Choon on 1^st March 2009

The Chairman of the MCA 60^th Anniversary Celebrations Organizing Committee YB Senator Dato’ Wong Foon Meng today declared that MCA would mark the 60^th Anniversary of the party’s founding by holding a grand celebration on 1^st March, 2009 at 10.00am at Dewan San Choon, Wisma MCA, Kuala Lumpur.

MCA 60^th Anniversary Theme

Dato’ Wong who is also the MCA Secretary-General highlighted that the theme of this Celebration is: 60 Years of Building Dreams, A Lifelong Commitment to Service. “It is aimed at thanking all loyal party members who have been standing firm and have never forsaken the ideological struggle of MCA all these years.  At the same time, it is also aimed at reminding MCA members to always keep in mind the aims and objectives of the Party as provided in the MCA Constitution. Our members are all committed of serving the Chinese community and nation as a whole,” Dato’ Wong stressed.

MCA 60^th Anniversary Logo

In revealing the logo, Dato’ Wong explained, “number ‘60’ indicates the establishment of MCA since 60 years ago.”

“Orange colour represents the new starting point for MCA to be more dynamic, vibrant and energized in performing its political task of continuously serving the people.”

“The Chinese wordings ‘Niu Zhuan’ in short, mean transformation. They indicate that MCA will rise up once again, where the whole party will work more steadfastly together to surpass the low ebbs to attain new heights.”

“The red colour of the Chinese wordings indicates MCA’s fighting spirit which will never give up.”

“Our Celebration for this year is different from our previous years. Besides inviting our veteran members and leaders from the Chinese Guilds & Associations, we have also invited leaders of 12 other Barisan Nasional component parties to imultaneously witness our historical birthday celebration of reaching 60.”

Dato’ Wong added that the programmes for our Celebration this year could be deemed as abundant and marvelous. Besides having a short-film on our party history and future political directions, we have many wonderful drum and dance performances as well.  A mysterious special programme will also be arranged and it will be revealed soon on the auspicious day.”

The MCA Secretary General pointed out that, “the response of our members towards this 60^th Anniversary Celebrations is overwhelming.  A total of 2,500 members have already registered to attend the grand ceremony.  It is expected that Dewan San Choon will be fully packed and congested on the day of celebration.”  He then rendered his apology for other members who are unable to attend due to space constraint.

 -MCA online-