KUALA LUMPUR: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has declared that the party supports Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Prime Minister for current term and the Unity Government is not a permanent home for MCA.

At its general assembly on Sunday, MCA also passed a resolution stating that it will not work with Democratic Action Party (DAP) in the next general election.

If any Barisan Nasional (BN) component party cooperates with DAP in the next election, MCA will chart its own path.

In his opening speech, Dr Wee emphasised that the support extended by MCA for Anwar was in compliance with Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decree and that joining the Unity Government was in accordance with the decree.

“MCA knows that the Unity Government is not a place it belongs,’’ he said, adding that the cooperation is limited to the 15^th parliament term.

Responding to speculation about MCA’s future direction, Wee stressed that MCA will remain within BN until the current parliamentary and state terms end.

MCA, he said, will not betray its allies or abandon them halfway.

“Some have suggested that we join Perikatan Nasional (PN), but we understand that Chinese voters have long held unfavourable views of PAS, if not outright rejection.”

“Unless PN undergoes significant reforms, it will be difficult for MCA to work with them, because some PAS leaders frequently make controversial remarks that hurt the feelings of the non-Muslim community,” said Dr Wee.

If Barisan Nasional allies intend to work with Pakatan Harapan and DAP in the next general election, MCA will have its own plans, said Dr Wee. 

After coming into power, Dr Wee said the PH and DAP failed to fulfil their promises, ultimately betrayed both the people and their own principles.

“If in the next election, BN allies still want to work with them, it would indicate that the BN spirit has vanished.

“At that point, we can only say good luck to you — MCA will have its own plans,” said Dr Wee

He stressed that BN needs leaders who are moderate and possess a broader vision. Without reform, he warned, BN will be left behind by the times.

“We hope all BN component parties strengthen their organisations, stop forming factions, and stop sidelining leaders who are moderate, progressive, and capable.

“Bring back those who have credibility but are no longer in the leadership core. Only then can BN regain strength and improve its overall standing.”

He added that Sabah voters, through the state election, have sent a message not only to specific parties but also to the Unity Government, expressing deep disappointment and issuing a warning.

If the Unity Government remains indifferent and continues with its current style of governance, he warned, “the tsunami from Sabah will hit Peninsular Malaysia.”