“My biggest mistake ever since coming to KL is to fulfil my duties as the Health Minister and as MCA vice-president,” declared Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, who quit as Health Minister and from all party posts after admitting he was the man featured in a sex DVD, copies of which were widely distributed in Johor.
The 60-year-old Johor politician said his visits to inspect health facilities nationwide and meeting MCA grassroots members gave rise to speculations that he had political agenda, thus becoming a target for people to bring him down politically. [Bernama]
In an earlier interview, Chua however said that his biggest mistake was that he stayed in the hotel and in the same room for convenience.
Seems like Chua is ‘admitting’ lots of mistakes here… he somehow failed to realize though, that his biggest mistake is having sex with the other woman other than her wife.
It doesn’t matter if someone is a minister, a political leader, a secretary, a factory worker, or just somebody on the street… if you are married, you will need to learn to keep your pants up in front of other women.
Chua Soi Lek chose to take his pants down instead… THAT is his biggest mistake.
If he has had a normal private life, his political enemies won’t have a chance to take him down… at least it would be much harder to do so.
Still, a huge mistake doesn’t make him an entirely bad person. I wish him and his family well… it’s time to give this man some peace.
MCA (former) vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, who yesterday admitted to being the man in the sex DVD, copies of which are widely distributed in Johor, today resigned as Health Minister, MP for Labis and from all party posts with immediate effect. [Bernama]
I still believe that he shouldn’t resign under this circumstance. As mentioned at my earlier post, Chua’s resigning is indirectly surrendering to the real culprits by approving that privacy invasion (secret recording) is the right thing to do.
No credits to Chua for stepping down and leaving everything behind. It is easy for him to abandon everything now; it would be tougher to stand on his feet and face the crisis instead of giving up so soon, which he should… he chose the easier path.
My hope now is that the people behind the sex DVD could be brought to justice. However, considering the possible political agenda behind the whole scandal… I wonder if the cops would be doing their best to find the culprits.
[Update] – MCA accepts Chua resignation [Malaysiakini]
Some thoughts from other bloggers regarding Chua’s resignation…
The grave sins of Chua Soi Lek
Honesty is such a lonely world
Chua soi lek resigns just about every damn thing
So much smoke, Lulu’s not able to see clearly
Of the only crime here is intrusion of privacy
Was Chua Soi Lek victim of double betrayal?
Chua did the honourable thing (I don’t agree, obviously)
Health Minister Chua Soi Lek openly admitted that he was the person featured in a video depicting a man having sex with a woman purportedly in a hotel room.
Copies of the pornographic videotape were widely distributed in Johor in DVD format over the last few days; but despite his admission of guilt over the matter, Dr Chua stressed that he would not resign from his government and party positions. [Malaysiakini and Bernama]
Adultery is a shameful act regardless of how influential the person is. It doesn’t matter if Chua is the health minister or a janitor; what matter is that he is a husband and a father… and what he did was hurting his wife and his family… it’s a very irresponsible act.
However, the people behind the sex tape are even worse. It is a serious violation of privacy, it’s against the law, and it served no purpose that concerned national interest.
If these people could have install spy-cam to trap Chua, what makes the public think that they won’t up their ante to secretly record sex tape of legit couple and make it into porno (for profit, whatever) instead? It could be a hotel this time… but who can guarantee that they won’t be installing the spy cam at your home next round? The culprits must be brought into justice.
Asking Chua Soi Lek to resign is indirectly approving that making the sex tape is the right thing to do. What Chua did is a disgrace, but it’s not the right time for him to step down… not under this circumstance.
Besides, if his wife and family have chosen to forgive him… it’s actually none of our business.
Update – Chua resigns from all posts.
