KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Former MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek yesterday claimed that his name was on top of the snoop squad's "hit list".

He said many MCA leaders and members had warned him that his name topped the list for allegedly not supporting the leadership.

"The group was tasked to remove some eight key members of the party.

"A lot of people have linked the exposure of the DVD featuring myself and another woman to this group."

He said when he admitted that he was the man captured on video engaging in sexual acts with a female friend, he announced his resignation from all party posts.

"I also said that I was not after anyone who was responsible for recording the tape. What is important is my family and their understanding, the party members and my friends," said the former health minister.

"I wish to focus on the development of MCA. I hope party members will accept that the tape is history. I want to move on with my life and continue my service for the party and nation."

Dr Chua appealed to MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting to investigate whether such a group existed.

"I am prepared to come forward with information on this group."

He also called on Ong to stop saying that he (Ong) had nothing to do with the DVD at the party's closed-door meetings and during his working trips.

"I don't understand why he has to bring up my name and the tape if he is not involved."