MCA keluar majlis umum calon BN, bantah agihan kerusi

Presiden MCA, Wee Ka Siong, left the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate nomination gathering in Melaka, expressing discontent with several decisions regarding candidate distribution. The MCA leader stated that seats previously contested by the party were given to another party without any discussion, despite MCA being a BN constituent party for a long time.

"MCA cannot be treated like this. We deserve full respect. How can decisions be made for MCA without our agreement when the MCA president is still present?" he said, quoting The Star. Wee, accompanied by MCA Deputy President Mah Hang Soon and leaders from six MCA divisions in Melaka, left the venue with thevice president of MCA.

He expressed disbelief that the party leadership would change the arrangement after a two-day meeting, where it was confirmed that his contested seat would be given to another party without proper consultation. Wee termed the situation as unprecedented in his political involvement, noting that MCA had only met with other BN constituents once in Melaka before the discussion.

"At least, we deserve some respect. We are a coalition, not enemies. If meaningful discussion is held and we reach a joint decision, we are ready to share responsibility," he said. Wee emphasized that leaving the gathering was to clarify that MCA would not accept decisions made without discussion. "There is still time before candidate nominations are announced.

I hope this can be rectified," he added. When asked if MCA would withdraw from the contest in Melaka, Wee said the party had not made a decision yet and would assess developments in the coming days. MCA holds the Klebang and Machap Jaya seats in the Melaka Parliament, along with seven other seats they contested in PRN 2021, including Ayer Keroh, Kesidang, Kota Laksamana, Bandar Hilir, and Bemban.