MCA will support Anwar-led unity govt, says Chong

KUALA LUMPUR: Together with Barisan Nasional, MCA will support the unity government led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, says Datuk Chong Sin Woon.

The MCA secretary-general noted that this was in line with the recent royal decree on the forming of a unity government.

The party, he said, urged all citizens to join in the endeavour together in order to stabilise the political situation and advance the economy.

“MCA will steadfastly undertake its role as a check-and-balance to ensure the unity government upholds the core tenets of the nation, that is moderation and multiculturalism, while leading the rakyat to progress ahead,” Chong said in a statement yesterday.

The statement was issued after an internal briefing at Wisma MCA here, which was followed by a party central committee meeting.

Chong said the briefing session was held to report the latest political development to grassroots leaders as well as to gather feedback and suggestions.

“Striving towards national reconciliation between the ruling and opposition coalitions serves the greater good and propels the interests of the nation.

“MCA’s top priority is to review the general election results while exploring strategies to rebuild the party.

“Now, the party will focus on the two parliamentary seats and seven state seats that we have secured, and improve on our weaknesses from within and recoup voter support,” he added.

Chong said the central committee meeting did not discuss the issue of Cabinet appointments.

Last Wednesday, Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong had said that the coalition should be part of the unity government.