MCA will leave BN if Umno continues to work with Pas, says Wee
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA has reiterated its ultimatum to leave Barisan Nasional should Umno continue to work with Pas as a nexus.
Following a report that quoted Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi describing Pas as a “new political partner”, MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said MCA would decide on its position in BN at its assembly on Dec 2.
“Umno or Zahid cannot unilaterally make decisions on behalf of BN, a coalition based on the principle of consensus.
“The fate of BN does not lie in Umno’s hands.
“If they cannot commit to mutual respect for their coalition partners as is expected and, instead, proceed to partner with Pas without discussions with MCA, then MCA will cut ties with Umno.
“Come Dec 2, MCA central delegates will make decide on MCA’s position in BN. We can only wish Dr Ahmad Zahid all the best if he insists on forming an alliance with Pas,” Wee posted on Facebook yesterday.
He reminded Zahid that Umno’s partnership with Pas would deviate the largest Malay party from mainstream politics.
“I would like to remind Zahid that there is no future for a monoethnic political path.
“His decision will only lead Umno away from mainstream politics and he will be remembered as the person who brings Umno and BN to an end.
“MCA cannot in good conscience walk with him on this path of self-destruction.
“We will find our own path.”