Published: Friday November 20, 2009 MYT 7:47:00 PM
MCA crisis: PM has a proposal
By ROSLINA MOHAMAD
PEKAN: Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has proposed a formula to leaders of the opposing groups in the MCA that he believes would help resolve the party’s crisis.
He said hopes were high that a solution would be found and the various factions appeared to be receptive to the formula.
“I have held discussions with MCA leaders aimed at resolving the crisis and finding a way to have all the opposing groups accept a formula that will bring back the confidence of party members, as will as the Chinese community, in the MCA.
“I was made to understand that the leaders are now considering the formula that I have put forward.
“I hope they they will accept it,” he told reporters after handing over 427 heads of cattle to 165 surau (Muslim shrines) and 55 mosques for the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration here on Friday.
Najib however did not give any details on his proposed formula.
He said he had met the leaders separately, adding that he had informed Barisan deputy chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to continue discussions with the MCA leaders as he had to fly off to Trinidad and Tobago to attend the CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government) meeting.
“The discussions are to be based on the formula that I have proposed to the MCA leaders,” he said.
On whether the formula included the unity plan devised by MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat, Najib said it would be discussed if they agree to his formula.
“We shall wait over the next one or two days,” he said.
On whether there was a deadline for the MCA leaders to make their decision, Najib merely replied, “We want this to be over and done with as soon as possible.”
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