Malaysia belongs equally to all citizens, says Dr Wee on Sanusi's remarks
MCA president Dr. Wee Ka Siong has criticized remarks made by Kedah Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi regarding ethnic identity in Malaysia. He emphasized that Malaysia belongs to all citizens and called for unity over racial rhetoric.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing tensions regarding national identity and racial politics within the Malaysian political landscape.
PORT DICKSON: Malaysia belongs equally to all Malaysians and any statement that can be interpreted as questioning the loyalty or sense of belonging of any citizen will only create unnecessary misunderstanding, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
He said Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor's remarks do not help national unity and have caused concern among the Malaysian Chinese community.
"MCA has never supported racial rhetoric from any quarter.
"We have spoken out in the past regardless of whether the remarks came from political opponents or political allies.
"Our principles do not change according to the identity or political affiliation of the person making the statement," he said in a statement on Saturday (July 25).
Wee said Muhammad Sanusi must clarify his remarks clearly and promptly to defuse unnecessary tensions.
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