Sacked MCA deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek today warned party president Ong Tee Keat to stop slandering him or face legal action.

Chua's main contention is Ong's claim that the former would form a new political party.

At a press conference in Petaling Jaya today, Chua warned that he would take legal action against Ong.

"If Ong continues to claim that I'm forming a new party, I will sue him in no uncertain terms... I don't want him to spend his retirement in court," said Chua, adding that Ong is already facing a slew of court cases.

Chua also denied reports that he was joining a newly formed Party Cinta Malaysia.