PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has paid tribute to former party chief Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, describing him as a towering statesman, nation builder and visionary whose legacy will endure through Malaysia’s institutions and generations of students. Born in 1943 in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Dr Ling was raised by his mother after his father's early death. Trained as a medical doctor, Dr Ling made what Dr Wee described as a rare and profound decision to leave behind a noble profession in order to serve on a larger stage. It was this conviction that propelled him into politics, a journey that would leave an indelible mark on our nation,” said Dr Wee. “Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik was not merely a leader, he was a nation builder, a unifier and a visionary whose legacy will live on through the institutions he built, the policies he shaped and the lives he touched,” Dr Wee said.

Source: The Star April 04, 2026 14:14 UTC