In response to a Malay Mail report of an alleged move to oust him in a bid to restore the people’s confidence in the party, Liow urged members to remain united and not allow unscrupulous people to divide the party.

Party insiders yesterday claimed there were plans, via a petition, to call for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to challenge Liow’s leadership.

An unnamed retired division leader quoted by the report said those aligned to former party president, Chua Soi Lek were behind the move.

“Do not waste time calling for an EGM. It is more important for members to unite in preparing for the next general election expected in 2018,” Liow was quoted as saying by the English daily.

The Transport Minister added that the matter had not even been brought up in any presidential or central committee meeting.

The party’s vice-president, Chua Tee Yong issued a similar denial, stating he did not know how some quarters had come to the conclusion the petition was to cast a vote of no-confidence against Liow.

“There is no such thing,” he said.

The deputy finance minister clarified that the upcoming campaign was merely a platform for its grassroots members to raise issues concerning the party’s wellbeing.

Tee Yong, who is Soi Lek’s son, explained the petition was to urge the top leadership of MCA not to delay party elections scheduled for this year and to allow secret balloting if the constitution was to be amended.