MCA isn’t leaving BN, confirmed

BN secretary general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir brushed off claims about MCA’s exit from BN after 72 years as mere rumours.

“That is merely a rumour created by certain quarters.

“Currently, the MCA president and secretary-general have also said that this is not happening,” he said at the Cheras Umno division representatives meeting here today.

Earlier today, MCA denied allegations that there was pressure on its top leadership to leave the BN coalition.

MCA secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon was reported as saying that there had been no discussions on the matter among the party’s top leadership.

Reports emerged yesterday claiming that there were calls for MCA to quit the BN coalition as the party was unhappy over seat allocation during polls.

Zambry also commented on Alor Star Umno division’s demand for the parliamentary seat and one state seat to be given to Umno.

“It involves not only Umno, but also other component parties and friends of BN.

“The decision will be made at the BN level through the supreme council meeting. So, it is still too early for us to consider,” he said.