THE Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions and a reminder that every community should have a voice in Malaysia’s development, says Penang MCA election preparation and scrutiny committee vice-chairman Chan Wooi Jin.
He said the festival’s spirit of togetherness reflected the importance of mutual respect and understanding among the nation’s diverse communities.
“If any community is left behind or unheard, national unity remains incomplete,” he said during a visit by Penang MCA representatives to The Star office in Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, Penang.
Chan said small businesses, parents and community educators wanted policies that were fair, transparent and predictable.
Policy changes, he said, should be clearly explained to the public, with sufficient opportunities given for affected parties to provide feedback.
He said MCA would continue to bring the Chinese community’s concerns over education, the economy, culture and religion into policy discussions while seeking fair treatment for all.
“Under the full moon, families reunite. Unity must not be absent.
“The Chinese community must have a voice; MCA must act and every community should have fair space to develop,” Chan added.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Sept 25 this year, is traditionally celebrated with family gatherings, lantern displays and the sharing of mooncakes among relatives and friends.
The festival traces its roots to ancient China’s autumn harvest celebrations, when communities gathered to give thanks and share the fruits of their labour.
The visiting delegation also included state MCA deputy secretary Quah Lean Huat, Chinese associations liaison chief Khoo Soon Hin and state MCA Youth vice-chairman Teh Liren.
Present to receive the delegation at the Penang office were Star Media Group news editor Arnold Loh and deputy news editor Tan Sin Chow.
