KUALA LUMPUR: MCA marked its 77th anniversary on Friday (Feb 27) with a flag-raising ceremony at its headquarters here, reaffirming the party’s commitment to defend the rights and interests of Malaysians. Its president, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, led the ceremony in the morning, joined by central committee members, in conjunction with the party’s founding anniversary. Founded in 1949, MCA has traversed a 77-year journey through shifting political landscapes and defining moments, he said. “As we enter our 77th year, the political winds may change, yet our resolve to defend Malaysians’ rights and interests does not waver,” he said in a Facebook post. Dr Wee added that MCA's fundamental principle has never shifted, even as national politics take on various forms and configurations.

Source: The Star February 27, 2026 20:58 UTC