Heng Seai Kie new Wanita MCA chief

Datuk Heng Seai Kie (pic) was elected as the new Wanita MCA chief Friday, beating Penang Barisan Nasional information chief Tan Cheng Liang in a straight contest for the post which Datuk Yu Chok Tow opted not to defend.

Heng, who was the wing's vice-chief, garnered 978 votes to win by a majority of 137 votes. Tan had obtained 841 votes. A total of 1,838 delegates voted in the elections.

Negeri Sembilan Wanita MCA chief Datuk Lee Pit Chern had won the post of Wanita MCA deputy chief uncontested.

After the results were announced, Heng said she would strive to unite Wanita MCA at all levels in taking up the challenge to make the party relevant and regain the support of the Chinese in the run-up to the next general election.

"I pledge to strengthen Wanita MCA and convince the Chinese voters, especially, and the people, generally, to help the party and the BN to recapture the lost seats and win more seats in the general election," she said.