2 pemimpin DAP cabar MCA tinggalkan BN, guna logo sendiri

Two DAP leaders challenged MCA to leave the Barisan Nasional (BN) and stand on their own, following a controversial incident at the BN candidate nomination meeting for the Melaka PRN. Kampar MP Chong Zhemin argued that the incident showcased MCA's humiliating position within BN, as seats previously held by the party were given to other parties without prior discussion.

MCA Deputy Chief Lim Chun Weng said the party needed to demonstrate it genuinely had dignity, and suggested it should contest the Melaka PRN using its own logo, rather than BN's, to maintain its honor. If MCA truly felt BN didn't respect it and its honor had been compromised, it shouldn't rely on BN's symbolism, he added. Chong urged MCA to accept the BN's decision and continue competing using the BN amalgam's symbol, instead of portraying itself as a victim.

MCA President Wee Ka Siong, who presided over the BN meeting in Melaka the previous night, reportedly said the seats previously held by MCA were given to other parties without discussion, despite MCA being a long-standing component of BN. BN announced 21 candidates, including MCA Deputy President Lim Ban Hong and exco Ngwe Hee Sem, to retain the Kelebang and Machap Jaya seats.