MCA urges probe into 'unethical' election ad in Mandarin paper

The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) is demanding an investigation into an "unethical" advertisement published in a local Mandarin newspaper concerning the Johor state election. MCA Johor Treasurer Datuk Ng Keng Heng stated that the advertisement, which did not disclose its publisher, violates election laws.

"According to Section 11(1)(c) of the Election Offences Act 1954, any party wishing to place an advertisement must identify a responsible party," Ng explained during a press conference in Johor Bahru. He reported the advertisement to the Election Commission, noting it appeared in newspapers on consecutive days.

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According to Section 11(1)(c) of the Election Offences Act 1954, any party wishing to place an advertisement must identify a responsible party.

Ng expressed hope for a swift investigation to ensure all parties engage in ethical democratic politics during the 16th Johor state election. Earlier, MCA Secretary-General Datuk Chong Sin Woon had reported that the advertisement urged voters not to support MCA and instead vote for Pakatan Harapan. Chong called this a "false accusation and slander" intended to confuse voters during the campaign period.

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It falsely creates a picture as if MCA has entered into a political pact with other parties. This is a false accusation and slander intended to confuse voters during the campaign period.