Kuala Lampur, April 4 --  

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 - MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong today paid tribute to the late Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, describing him as a towering statesman, nation builder, and extraordinary son of Malaysia.

In a Facebook post, Wee said Dr Ling's life was defined by resilience, intellect, and an unwavering sense of duty, noting that the former MCA president had devoted his life to public service and nation building.

"Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik was not merely a leader, he was a nation builder, a unifier, and a visionary whose legacy will live on through the institutions he built, the policies he shaped, and the lives he touched," he said.

Wee said Dr Ling, who was born in Kuala Kangsar, Perak in 1943, was rais...