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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
No proof of MCA being sidelined, say Umno leaders
MCA president Wee Ka Siong together with leaders from other BN partners at Umno's 79th anniversary celebration on May 11. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Several Umno leaders have denied claims that the party is now prioritising DAP, a long-time adversary of its Barisan Nasional coalition partner MCA. Umno Supreme Council member Shahaniza Shamsuddin said MCA continues to be involved in Umno programmes and even holds positions in BN-led state governments, such as in Pahang. She cited the appointment of Temerloh MCA chief Wong Tat Chee as an assemblyman in Pahang, as well as that of former MCA Youth chief Nicole Wong as a special officer to deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Umno president. 'What evidence is there of MCA being sidelined? Even MCA president Wee Ka Siong attended Umno's 79th anniversary celebration. 'MCA should focus on strengthening BN to win the 16th general election and move forward,' she told FMT, dismissing the allegations as merely the personal opinion of certain individuals. Yesterday, former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker said the party must assert its own direction in view of the fact that members were increasingly feeling that they had been left in the lurch by BN lynchpin Umno. He said MCA members were of the view that Umno was favouring DAP, the party's bitter rival. Ti said that it would be 'irresponsible' for MCA to abandon BN in its current state, but felt the party should strive to win seats in the next general election without relying on its allies. Meanwhile, Puteri Umno chief Nurul Amal Fauzi urged MCA to work with Umno to rebuild BN, which has seen a steady decline since losing its grip on federal power after GE14. 'BN is the best coalition to represent all communities and was widely accepted until the rise of Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional. We should be thinking not just about our respective parties, but about the country,' she said, calling on MCA to join forces in attracting young voters. 'Together, we must help them understand the importance of politics in ensuring national stability for all.'
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Umno leader denies MCA sidelined in favour of DAP, says party still active in BN and state govts
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 – An Umno leader has reportedly dismissed claims that the party is prioritising the DAP over its Barisan Nasional (BN) ally MCA, saying MCA remains actively involved in BN activities and state administrations. Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Shahaniza Shamsuddin highlighted that MCA leaders still hold posts within BN-led governments. 'What evidence is there of MCA being sidelined? Even MCA president [Datuk Seri] Wee Ka Siong attended Umno's 79th anniversary celebration,' Shahaniza was quoted saying by Free Malaysia Today. Shahaniza highlighted Temerloh MCA chief Wong Tat Chee's appointment as a Pahang assemblyman, and former MCA Youth chief Nicole Wong's role as a special officer to Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to back her point. She also said MCA should focus on strengthening BN ahead of the 16th general election. Her remarks came in response to former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker, who said the party must chart its own course amid growing discontent among members who feel sidelined by Umno's alleged leanings towards DAP. Ti said it would be 'irresponsible' for MCA to abandon BN now, but stressed the party should aim to secure its own victories in the next general election rather than relying on allies. Umno and MCA are founding members of BN, a coalition that has since been part of the unity government coalition with Pakatan Harapan, Gabungan Parti Sarawak and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah.
