Chua resigns after sex scandal

Dashken · 2nd Jan 2008, 04:13 PM

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KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek has tendered his resignation as Health Minister, MCA vice-president, Johor MCA chief and Labis MP.

He announced this at a press conference Wednesday here.

The announcement came a day after he held a press conference in Labis, Johor, where he admitted to being the man in the sex DVDs circulating in Johor.

The two DVDs which had been available in Muar and other towns in Johor show Dr Chua having sex with a woman whom he described as a “personal friend” at Tuesday’s press conference.

“I have seen Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting and I have personally apologised to them,” said Dr Chua on Tuesday, reading from a one-page statement.

On Tuesday Dr Chua had said he would not be resigning from his posts.

“I leave it to party members, leaders and the Malaysian public to be the judge. It's not for me to speculate.”

The 60-year-old doctor sold his medical practice in 1990 to go into politics.

He is married to Datin Seri Wong Sek Hin. The couple has three children.

Source: Chua resigns after sex scandal

Chai · 2nd Jan 2008, 07:22 PM

Eh, I thought he doesn't want to resign? I think he's forced to...

Falcone · 2nd Jan 2008, 08:03 PM

At least he has the decency to step down forced or not. Not like some a$$hole$ in the government.

peaz · 2nd Jan 2008, 08:13 PM

finally

Adrian Wong · 2nd Jan 2008, 08:26 PM

Obviously, this was intentionally done to kill his political career before the upcoming general elections. Most likely from within the MCA.

Personally, I do not like or dislike him. I do disagree with his recent selling out of the government doctors, but I don't think this sex scandal has anything to do with his performance as a Health Minister.

While I give him a thumbs up for resigning instead of hanging on like so many UMNO deadbeats (after doing far worse things!), I personally think that politicians should resign for professional misconduct and corruption, etc. rather than their bedroom antics.

ZuePhok · 2nd Jan 2008, 11:15 PM

sometimes, doc..needs friend too. Oh, with benefit of course

Adrian Wong · 2nd Jan 2008, 11:19 PM

Hmm... Just remembered that on Tuesday (1/1/08), he admitted he was the one in the video but REFUSED to resign. I guess his MCA "backers" finally decided not to back him up any longer. They probably have someone else in mind now.

Politics is truly a dirty, friendless game.

Adrian Wong · 2nd Jan 2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZuePhok

sometimes, doc..needs friend too. Oh, with benefit of course

ROTFL!! Friends with benefits.

I wouldn't mind it either.

Dashken · 4th Jan 2008, 09:33 AM

Ong Ka Ting is the acting Health Minister now.

Adrian Wong · 4th Jan 2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dashken

Ong Ka Ting is the acting Health Minister now.

There couldn't be a poorer choice. OKT is a nodding dog, a yes man. He will just follow orders either from his MCA backer or the Prime Minister. Sad to say, this ex-teacher has no backbone.

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