KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional will keep an “open mind” on whatever decision MIC eventually makes on the party’s intention to leave the coalition, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
The Barisan chairman said the stance was due to him not wanting to interfere in MIC’s internal affairs which he added was the party’s prerogative.
“Whatever decision they make, we will accept it with an open and sincere heart,” he told reporters after attending the Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit 2025 at Wisma MCA here yesterday.
On Sunday, delegates at MIC’s 79th annual general meeting voted unanimously to support a resolution for the party to withdraw from Barisan, although the final decision was left to party president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran and other top leaders.
Delegates also gave the leadership the mandate to explore potential cooperation with Perikatan Nasional when deemed appropriate.
Commenting on Barisan deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan’s remarks that the coalition would arrange a meeting with MIC’s top leaders over the issue, Ahmad Zahid said such an approach was the most suitable.
“That is the best way forward. Whatever the outcome, it is up to the party concerned,” he said.
