Stay away from PAS, netizens tell MCA, MIC

 

MCA president Wee Ka Siong and MIC president SA Vigneswaran were at a meeting of Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan leaders today.

PETALING JAYA: Some netizens have taken to social media to warn MCA, a member of Barisan Nasional, against a BN alliance with Perikatan Nasional to form a new government following the inconclusive general election.

A Facebook user said MCA should carefully consider the matter, for fear that the Islamic party PAS, a member of PN, would impose restrictive rules on non-Muslims.

“Do you prefer PAS or DAP? Think first, sir. It’s better for MCA to swallow their pride and support Pakatan Harapan. What’s next, a ban on Genting Highlands, no beer?” the Facebook user posted.

A Twitter user named Shaun said: “MIC and MCA, have you forgotten there is PAS in PN? And they have grown so big now, not scared of getting slaughtered?” he said.

Another Facebook user named Adam, saying MCA should “do something honourable for once”, asked: “How can you work with the extremists in PAS?”

MCA was also warned that it would face a worse fate in the next general election if BN works with PN to form the new government.

“I am also wondering what is MCA’s stand now? Will they support PN/PAS this round? Most Chinese are in fear after the results. If MCA doesn’t stand with us, they will lose even more next time,” a Facebook user said.

One netizen pointed out that MCA president Wee Ka Siong may not have any other choice but to concede to BN working with PH instead of PN for voters’ sake.

“To be honest, Wee likely has no choice but to support the PH-BN cooperation. Their voter base would probably be outraged if MCA decides to pull out of BN and work together with PN,” he said.

“If MIC and MCA choose PN, I wish them the best,” said another netizen.

Earlier, FMT reported that no decision has been reached following a meeting attended by BN’s top leadership to discuss cooperation with other coalitions in forming the new government.

After the meeting, MIC president SA Vigneswaran told reporters a consensus will likely be reached tomorrow. Wee added that all possibilities are being considered by BN’s top leadership.

Newly-elected MPs from BN had joined coalition chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the Seri Pacific hotel for a meeting. Pakatan Harapan leaders were also present, with representatives from both coalitions holding discussions on forming the federal government. - FMT