We are entering the second leg of campaigns the state and Parliament by-elections in Johore for Simpang Jeram and Pulai which were left vacant after the passing of our beloved comrade Salahuddin Ayub, a stalwart, a gentleman, a hardworking and dedicated servant of the people, our beloved Bapa RAHMAH.
MCA has taken a stand prior to the six state elections that MCA will only campaign for UMNO/BN candidates due to the relationships between MCA and UMNO in the past.
However, the presence of MCA in the 6 state elections, a month ago, seemed dull, lacklustre and showed almost zero teamwork and partnership in campaigning, as opposed to UMNO and even MIC leaders sharing the stage with PH leaders to bring voters and supporters together to secure a good turnout and a hopeful victory.
MCA must show its fighting spirit against the rise of lies, falsehood, conservatism and radicalism by the ultimate spin doctors, Perikatan Nasional.
Countering this wave of fanaticism, extremism and bigotry by PN is the bounden duty of all in PH-BN and not up to one party or one group or one race or ethnicity.
MCA’s party constitution with its all 16 points focuses on national unity, to promote social justice, economic security, to maintain, foster and promote goodwill and harmony among the citizens of various races in Malaysia so as to ensure the peaceful progress and growth of a strong and united nation, and this is what the Unity Government stands for as well.
I wish to draw attention to point “to work with other political organisations with similar aims and objectives registered within Malaysia so as to encourage the healthy development of party politics”.
I therefore urge MCA to work together with other PH-BN component party members to ensure a win for our candidates.
With 4 ADUNs and 2 MPs from the MCA in Johore, all its machinery should be activated and all hands on deck to ensure we retain a win in Simpang Jeram and Pulai.
A win in Simpang Jeram and Pulai is not only a win for PH-BN but a slap in the face for PN that has been peddling hatred, lies, racism and disunity amongst Malaysians.
A win in Simpang Jeram and Pulai is a message of support for the Unity Government and a kick in the teeth for any attempt by PN to topple the PN-BN Government.
A win in Simpang Jeram and Pulai is a message that a united collaboration of ideas, cultures, and principles is the foundation and future of a Malaysia we all love and deserve.
While PN goes by the mantra of #PNBEST, PH-BN goes by the mantra of #MalaysiaMadani and above all, we are Malaysian first.