An MCA leader has urged his comrades to stop sleepwalking and pull their heads out of the clouds to address critical issues concerning the people.

Gan Ping Sieu, a former MCA vice-president, said the party can't hold on to its cabinet posts for long if it keeps on being quiet.

"How long can you choose to hide in the office to be a minister? But if you choose to stay in the clouds and be happy, despite the people's hardships, go ahead!" he said.