Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's statement yesterday that it is not impossible for a May 13 racial riot to repeat was a "reminder" for Malaysians not to take unity for granted, said MCA.

MCA president Liow Tiong Lai, speaking to reporters after attending a MH370 exhibition in his new capacity as transport minister, said Malaysians must "all unite to fight extremists and militants".

 

He however refused to say whether he supported Muhyiddin's view.

 

"I don't want to say whether I agree or disagree. But the deputy prime minister's statement is a reminder to us all," he emphasised.

"All of us are working towards a better nation. A lot of extremists are taking this opportunity to destabilise the country," Liow said.

"It is important to be cautious and not take anything for granted," he added.

He said that Muhyiddin's ( right ) statement will remind everyone that unity "did not come easy".

"Our forefathers put in plenty of effort to unite all of us," he added.

Yesterday, Muhyiddin was quoted as saying in Utusan Malaysia that the May 13 riots could repeat in Malaysia.

 

He reportedly said so while breaking fast at a mosque in his constituency of Pagoh, Johor.