MCA is weighing several survival options, including contesting independently under its own logo, joining a third political force, or accepting overtures from Perikatan Nasional, according to its secretary-general Chong Sin Woon.
He said the most popular sentiment among members is to go solo, but the key question is whether MCA still commands sufficient support from the Chinese community to make such a move viable.
“Can we create a wave like Warisan did in Sabah, wiping out DAP in urban seats? If MCA can create such a wave, that would be the best move,” he said in an interview with Utusan Malaysia.
Chong also warned that MCA cannot afford to wait for Umno to clarify its collaboration with DAP, saying any delay could place the party in a difficult position ahead of the elections.
“That is why I feel we must make a decision at the BN Supreme Council meeting. But even if Umno decides ‘no DAP’, can we be sure that decision will not be betrayed again, as happened before?” he said.
At its recent annual general meeting, MCA delegates passed a resolution that the party will quit BN if any BN component works with DAP in the next general election.
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