[19th April 2013] Press Statement

Press Statement by Beliawanis MCA Deputy Chairman and MCA candidate for P122 Seputeh Parliament constituency Nicole Wong Siaw Ting

Nicole Wong refutes Ong Kian Ming’s allegations

I have not done anything in the past that I cannot disclose to the public. The reason I studied for my MBA is to improve my own knowledge but not to improve my social status. I believe I have obtained my MBA through the proper channel and I would consider to further my studies again if time and money permits.

There is nothing for me to hide regarding my service to the people or about my Masters in Business Administration. My qualifications and credentials are correct and I have never tried to conceal anything before I was nominated as an election candidate. Even after my appointment, I had informed the media about my MBA.

I have been working hard to serve the people in Seputeh area for the past 2 years. I ask the people to judge me by my commitment and sincerity. “ 

My MBA was obtained after 2 years of hard work and going through the proper channels. Within this 2-year period, I had to attend classes and submit my assignments every month. If I was unable to attend any classes, I had to make an appointment with the school’s liaison officer and other related authorities to ensure that my assignment can be submitted at a later time.

I have a Professional Diploma in Tourism Management from Reliance College, and I had to study part-time while gaining working experience so that I could gain admission to study for my MBA. I had to work to look after my family before I graduated from my university, and that is why I was forced to study part-time. Many people are aware that it is difficult to study part-time, and that one must have great perseverance to complete their studies.

I question the motives of this person who spreads rumours about me and I am aware that this was done deliberately to defame me. But in any case, I will reserve the right to pursue legal action against this person. However, I also hope that this person will spend his time more wisely in trying to behave responsibly instead of focusing on destroying other people’s reputations.   

DAP election strategist Ong Kian Ming must be desperate to come up with such baseless accusations, and I have no doubt that his real intention is to win votes through the usage of cheap propaganda. This time spent by him to fabricate such lies should be better used in working to provide service to the people.

Since Ong is also a fellow candidate in the coming General Elections, as such I strongly advise him to focus more on serving the community and bringing benefits to the people instead of working towards destroying and slandering the reputation of Barisan Nasional candidates.

For now, I will not respond to such allegations as I believe that it is a waste of time to be involved in such lies. As the BN candidate for Seputeh, I believe that it would be more practical for me to focus on gaining strength and knowledge so I can better serve the people.

Nicole Wong Siaw Ting
Beliawanis MCA Deputy Chairman
Special Officer for Seputeh Barisan Nasional
MCA Candidate for P 122 Seputeh Parliament constituency