There has been talk recently about the MCA and Gerakan leaving the Barisan Nasional coalition. This has been prompted by numerous things not least the latest comment by an UMNO Youth Chief that the Chinese are squatters and temporary residents here in Malaysia. Very uncalled for remarks that despite numerous calls for an apology has not had any apology forthcoming. All this on the eve of Malaysia’s 51st year of independence. Isn’t it unsurprising that the lighting on the buildings have been dimmed for the celebrations? Even flags aren’t flying high and proud as it was a few years ago.
Finally, after all the silence, Muhyddin who previously withdrew his announcement that he was going for UMNO President in the upcoming polls has said that he is worried. He should be. Malaysia was built on a coalition government. No one party can stand on its own in this multi racial land.
I’m waiting to see what happens and what the other UMNO leaders say. Or whether they’ll say anything at all.