The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) is a political party in Malaysia, made up of Malaysian Chinese and one of the three major parties that make up the ruling Barisan Nasional, or National Front.

Along with the larger UMNO and the smaller Malaysian Indian Congress, the MCA has a heavy influence on the politics of the country. Through its holding company Huaren Holdings, the MCA also controls five significant newspapers: The Star, Malaysia's best-selling English newspaper; Sin Chew Jit Poh, the best-selling Chinese newspaper; and smaller Chinese dailies China Press, Nanyang Siang Pau, and Guang Ming.

See also:

• List of political parties in Malaysia
• Politics of Malaysia

Formation

The Malaysian Chinese Association was formed on 27 Feb 1949 with Sir Tun Tan Cheng Lock as the inaugural President.

List of Presidents

• Tun Tan Cheng Lock (27th February 1949 - March 1958)
• Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu (March 1958 - July 1959)
• Dr. Cheah Toon Lok (Acting) (July 1959 - November 1961)
• Tun Tan Siew Sin (November 1961 - April 1974)
• Tan Sri Lee San Choon (April 1974 - March 1983)
• Datuk Dr. Neo Yee Pan (Acting) (March 1983 - November 1985)
• Tan Koon Swan (November 1985 - September 1986)
• Tun Dr. Ling Liong Sik (September 1986 - May 2003)
• Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting (May 2003 - Present)

External links

• Official Web site (http://www.mca.org.my/)