Ong thought he was going to be named candidate when Devan Nair resigned to take Presidency. When he did not get it he began to sabotage the campaign by his half hearted attempts. I honestly don't know why they even considered him.
By the way Son is being groomed for higher office, considered a rising star.
By the way Son is being groomed for higher office, considered a rising star.
OAH would have been the candidate if not for his 'lifestyle.' Chng Jit Koon spoke to Old Man on numerous occasions to give OAH the opportunity. They wanted Nantah grads back then to get support from the "helicopters.' Old Man's intel was A1. OAH was punting like nobody's business with the bookies. He was also a "Valentino." If not bad enough, OAH's wife was collecting illegal 4D.
It was only years later that Old Man relented after Jit Koon assured him OAH had changed for the better. the rest is history as his son was soon talent-spotted by Papa and Anak Party.