KUALA LUMPUR: MCA's sixth president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik has passed away on Saturday (April 4) at the age of 82. On Sept 3, 1986, following the resignation of then-president Tan Koon Swan, Dr Ling assumed the presidency in accordance with the party's constitution. The National Development Policy, which replaced the New Economic Policy after two decades, paved the way for greater openness in the 1990s. As transport minister, Dr Ling implemented wide-ranging reforms to streamline administrative procedures, enhance efficiency, and modernise the nation's transport system. On May 23, 2003, Dr Ling formally retired from politics, passing the baton to a new generation of leaders.

Source: The Star April 04, 2026 14:26 UTC