Two key leaders of BN component parties today said claims that component parties are compelled to support amendments to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 were flawed.

MCA secretary-general Ong Ka Chuan said all legislative matters in Parliament must be done in the BN spirit and within the coalition’s mechanisms.

This will entail discussions with all parties being on equal footing to reach a consensus before a final decision can be made.