If Ti understood the true meaning of “Achilles heel”, and labeling the DAP as such is entirely misplaced, perhaps he would have refrained from speaking and remove all doubts about his self-aggrandisement, egoism, and detachment from reality.
Ti’s feeble counter to the characterisation of MCA as “sesat” or lost, by Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, lacks substance, meandering aimlessly without a coherent point. Despite weighing the options of responding to Ti, I felt compelled to set the record straight. And it it is not the first time I have felt obliged to respond to Ti’s wild finger-pointings.
The DAP remains steadfast in advocating for a Malaysian Malaysia, where every individual, under the Malaysian flag, has equal opportunities to realise their dreams through hard work, honesty, diligence, integrity, and courage. Our party comprises multiracial Malaysians aspiring for the best version of our country, in stark contrast to MCA’s continued reliance on ethnic divisions. Unlike MCA’s safe play, the DAP prioritises the nation, demanding accountability, honesty, and good governance, whether in opposition or within the government.
Ti should cease his theatrical victimhood and confront reality: MCA’s severe decline in support during the last elections stemmed solely from their own failures. Despite self-proclaiming as custodians of the Chinese community, Malaysians across diverse backgrounds, including Malays, Chinese, Indians, Sikhs, Sabahans, Sarawakians, Orang Aslis, and Orang Asals fervently elected representatives, irrespective of their ethnicity. Voters chose those opposing corruption, tyranny, racism, sexism, and bigotry and not merely by looking at their ethnicity or skin colour alone. While Malaysia progresses towards inclusivity, MCA remains stuck in the past, seeking relevance by blaming others for their own shortcomings.
If MCA bemoans its failure to secure the Malay popular vote within the MADANI Government, it must introspect for failing to deliver the very votes it boasts about.
Ti Lian Ker, for once, please display principles, embrace teamwork, and contribute positively instead of obstructing progress due to an inability to set differences aside. Post-GE15 in 2022 was a litmus test for arch-rivals to collaborate for a prosperous and developed Malaysia, ensuring political stability and preventing the clutches of the Perikatan Nasional axis from stalling progress and worse for playing up racial and religious sentiments as political fodder. Ti should refrain from boasting about MCA’s sacrifice to collaborate with the DAP as if no one else is doing so.
The DAP’s inclusive politics doesn’t aim to replace MCA within the Unity Government but to complement, contrary to Ti’s assertions. Given the DAP’s principles, track record, performance, and inclusive membership, we are far from the Achilles heel Ti Lian Ker portrays us as. Instead, MCA should reflect on its internal hindrances instead of blaming others for its failures.