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Salient. Victoria University Students' Newspaper. Volume 39, Number 23. September 20, 1976

MSA AGM A Wash Out

MSA AGM A Wash Out

Dear Editor,

The MSA AGM was held on 11 Sept and it was indeed a great disappointment that the so-called "progressive elements" did not turn up. Loo Kim Hoe was conspicuously absent such a contrast 10 his "dynamism" at the last AGM before the late Tun Razak visited Wellington last year. As for Angelius Tay, well that loud-mouthed blabber came to the AGM giving the impression that he was going to contest for the Presidency but "chickened" out at the last moment. David Yap came, but it was disappointed to see him standing as a Committee member. Where the hell was Charlie Kong? His absence was also conspicuous. To all these so-called "progressive elements", where were you when the MSA needed you to lead it to greater "dynamism" as you've always advocated? You were always critical of Leo Ann Puat and Co., but when the opportunity came for you to prove your mettle, you "chickened" out. Where are your balls (if you have any)?

Also notably absent were Kelvin Ratnam and Peter Yap, who had always made it a point to "stir" at MSA AGMS. Did they too "die a natural death" like their Association, MSSA?

As for the AGM itself, it reflects the apathy of the Malaysian students here. The AGM had to be constantly reminded of the necessity of having a "quorum" to carry on with the meeting. Apart from the Presidency, all the other posts were uncontested. The unopposed candidates who were returned had a substantial number of no-confidence votes cast against them. If this trend persists, the MSA may die a natural death like its counterpart the MSSA. Now that they are e elected it is up to Chin Yew Choy and Co. to prove that they are better than the previous Committee to prevent MSA from disintegrating.

Thank you,

Sincerely,

TLK Cheong,

Ding Heiflai,

Harun Butuh

(sorry to spell your names wrong, but I couldn't decipher your signatures typesetter).