In 2005, party elections were held for the malaysian Chinese association(mCA) and Gerakan Raykat malaysia (Gerakan, or malaysian People’smovement), the two main Chinese-based political parties in the rulingBarisan nasional (Bn). These elections were unusual as the challengersfor the presidency were strong candidates and the incumbents had toreally fight to retain their presidency. This article argues… Continue reading New Chinese Leadership in Malaysia: The Contest for the MCA and Gerakan Presidency