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MIC respects PN's decision on cooperation

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • MIC respects Perikatan Nasional's (PN) decision if it no longer offers space for the party to be part of its political cooperation.
  • MIC had previously expressed willingness to join PN when it was led by Muhyiddin Yassin, but no decision was finalized then.
  • MIC's president stated the party remains with Barisan Nasional (BN) and prioritizes the party's struggle over positions or seats.

MIC respects Perikatan Nasional's (PN) decision if the coalition no longer wishes to include the party in its political cooperation. MIC President S. A. Vigneswaran stated that the party had previously indicated its readiness to join PN when it was led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin under Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), but no final decision was made at that time.

We do not reject PAS or any other party, there is no problem. It's just that the mandate given by the grassroots was based on the leadership at that time.

— S. A. VigneswaranMIC President explaining the party's past willingness to join PN and the basis of grassroots support.

"We do not reject PAS or any other party, there is no problem. It's just that the mandate given by the grassroots was based on the leadership at that time," Vigneswaran explained. He added that the party would need to consult its grassroots for a decision, and now that PN has indicated the application is no longer relevant, MIC accepts it.

So we have to go back to them to get a decision and now they (PN) are saying that the application is no longer relevant, it's okay, no problem.

— S. A. VigneswaranMIC President accepting PN's decision regarding MIC's membership application.

This statement comes after PN Secretary-General Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan announced on May 17 that the decision to accept MIC as a member party was no longer relevant and had been nullified due to the lack of confirmation from MIC to join the coalition. This decision was made during a PN Supreme Council meeting.

Seats are important, but not as important as positions. We don't have positions and we are not sulking. We have said, we do not need positions.

— S. A. VigneswaranMIC President emphasizing the party's focus on its core mission over holding official positions.

Regarding MIC's current alliance, Vigneswaran affirmed that the party remains with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the time being. He emphasized that MIC's current priority is the party's struggle, rather than issues concerning seats or positions. "Seats are important, but not as important as positions. We don't have positions and we are not sulking. We have said, we do not need positions," he stated, highlighting MIC's long-standing commitment to service since 1946, irrespective of holding office.

Since 1946, we have been serving without depending on positions. Now MIC can work without positions. The important thing is that the rights of all races are preserved and guaranteed.

— S. A. VigneswaranMIC President highlighting the party's history of service and its commitment to protecting the rights of all communities.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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