Wee equates Chinese support for DAP as loss of political power

KUALA LUMPUR: The Chinese community might lose their political power in the next general election if they continue to support the opposition.
Speaking at MCA Youth annual general meeting today, MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (pix) reminded the Chinese community that Umno is very likely to remain as the single largest party in the Parliament in the upcoming general election.

"Hence, it is important for them (Chinese community) to ponder their choices carefully or risk jeopardising the interests of the Chinese community as a whole," Wee said.

Wee then reminded the Chinese community that the saying of the Chinese community being the "kingmaker" is a mere self-deception as the "kingmaker" has always been the Malays and the indigenous communities.

Wee explained that it is not possible to have changes in government without the support of the Malay and indigenous communities.

"If the Chinese community still sees themselves as the 'kingmaker' and continues to vote for the opposition in full force in the next general elections, the likely outcome is that the Chinese will stay in the opposition.

"Ultimately, we will have a polarised country and the interests of the Chinese community will be sacrificed," he explained.

At the same time, Wee also pointed out that DAP has failed to perform and contribute to the Chinese community despite having the strong support from them.
"The continuous support for DAP has created an uphill task for MCA to fight for the interest of the Chinese community within Barisan National.

"However, no matter how hard it is for us, we remain committed in fighting for the Chinese community," he said.