00:00Young people play a crucial role in shaping the future of political parties and the nation,
00:07says MCA President Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka-Siong.
00:30Ka-Siong said this during his speech when welcoming 200 new members from the Federal Territories MCA
00:44at a ceremony at Wisma MCA on Sunday.
00:49Recognizing the party's current demographic challenges,
00:52he highlighted the need for new talent in MCA, which is experiencing an aging demographic.
01:00各位新党员,我有几个期望第一,
01:03我希望我从这边可以找出更多的人才,
01:07马华已经老了,
01:10我必须承认,
01:12马华的这个年长的越来越多了,
01:18说的好听一点,
01:20我们的那些年轻人越来越少了,
01:23更直接一点,
01:25更年轻的18岁到30岁呢,
01:28真的不容易长,
01:30In his opening speech earlier, Ka Xiong highlighted the pivotal role the MCA has played
01:46in the struggle for equal citizenship and educational rights for the Chinese community
01:52since its formation on February 27, 1949.
01:56Emphasizing the importance of accountability and governance, he called on all members to
02:02listen to all kinds of voices and ensure we see things from all angles.
02:26Meanwhile, Federal Territories MCA Chairman Datuk Seri Dr. Weijek-Seng said the inaugural
02:37new members' initiation ceremony attracted more members than the initial target of 150 people.
02:44Reiterating MCA's commitment to creating platforms for better development and change,
03:07he said it could not be done without political support.
03:09Representatives from Koperasi Jayadiri Malaysia Berhad, an education and investment
03:27arm of MCA, also briefed the members about its available schemes, loans and aid.
03:32We are the future!
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