Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email At least MCA is keeping its word of voicing out its community’s concern as part of the strategy to win back the support from the chinese. MCA has been criticised as being lame in the past. Now, they dare to hit back at royalty!
Now, where is the sole champion of the Indian community and his armada of leaders? Too busy with rebranding MIC? Hope Palanivel, S.Subra, Subra, Devamany, Saravanan, Komala, T.Mohan, Murugesan et al can voice out on behalf of the community they are supposed to represent. No point talking behind closed doors any more. Its time to be more vocal and stand up for your community. MIC said want to demand, well opportunities are aplenty, but they don’t seem to be making use of it.
In the last two weeks, there is no response from MIC on the Shah Kirit video insulting Hinduism, on call for khalwat charge againts non muslims, and on certain PAS leaders wanting Islamic state. That means MIC missed 3 golden opportunity to voice out on behalf of the community. Even MIC’s call to release some of the ISA detainees came weeks after many others made the same call. MIC cannot be slow like this!!! The world is moving at breathtaking speed. If you want to move at snail’s pace…good luck!
Err…wait a minute….what about those Pakatan fellas? Are all of them that busy with Anwar’s returning party till got no time to read MK?
MCA disappointed with crown prince’s remarks
Apr 14, 08 4:23pm
http://malaysiakini.com/news/81330
MCA today expressed its disappointment with a remark made by the Kelantan Crown Prince Tengku Faris Petra that non-Malays should not seek equality or special treatment. MCA president Ong Ka Ting said that statements of such a nature would destroy the unity and harmony between the various races in the country. He added that it will also not benefit the multi-racial society.
“For the past 50 years, the various races have worked hard together to attain the goals of nation building, for which they have also contributed vastly to the country’s development. “As such, they too have equal rights as enshrined in constitution,” said the leader of the second biggest partner in the ruling BN coalition.
He said that while the federal constitution afforded special status for the Malays, the same document also disallowed the deprivation of rights and privileges of the others. “The statement by Tengku Faris is inconsistent with the BN’s stand on racial unity which stands for fair and equal partnership,” added Ong in a statement.
On Saturday, Tengku Faris while delivering a keynote speech at a forum titled “Malay unity is the core of national unity”, said that as the Malays had agreed in granting non-Malays citizenship, the latter should therefore not seek equality or special treatment.
Say no to PAS
On another matter, Ong also rejected Islamic party PAS’ aims of setting up an Islamic state. He said that MCA will not accept an Islamic state as it is contrary to the federal constitution.
“All levels of leaders from PAS including, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang, Kelantan deputy menteri besar Ahmad Yaakup, Kelantan PAS Youth Mohd Zaki Ibrahim and PAS deputy spiritual leader Dr Haron Din have made assertions that they want to create an Islamic state. “This indicates that PAS’ ambitious goals have been revealed. There is no doubt that they intend to establish an Islamic state for Malaysia,” added Ong.
The former housing and local government minister said that all political parties should stand together to stop PAS from establishing an Islamic state. “Any organisation or party that co-operates with PAS will only help PAS to work towards its agenda of forming an Islamic state,” he said. “These parties should re-evaluate their relationship with PAS as it is already creating a lot of uneasiness among the people.”
MCA fared badly in the March 8 general election, being rejected by the Chinese voters over its failure to stand up for matters affecting the community. In the aftermath of the humiliating defeat, Ong rejected a cabinet position to concentrate on regaining the trust of the community. His strong statements against Tengku Faris as well as the Islamic state agenda are seen as part of his strategy to win over the Chinese community.
Hello My Friend,
MCA can fight for their rights MIC can voice their ill feelings but when they go to parliment they all say yes boss no question raised. Takut takda business takda seat. Pakatan mahu cover their back if not no support. Those who said INDRAF linked to LTTE and terrorist when found it is not true after election the minister transfered to jaga dalam. Most probably we must unite with pakatan and call for another demonstration ( Qiuet onela) and demand for the release of the detainees and throw sorry shaft the ISA into their ASS. MIC say plan plan but no action for what. MCA talk also no action. Looks like we MCA/MIC can talk only ma. Fedup la I must say this to HINDRAF leaders opposition won becoz of MAKKAL SAKTHY. We have to do one more time to make this people realise what MAKKAL SAKTHY IS ALL ABOUT.
LONG LIVE MAKKAL SAKTHY