Controversial Facebook post does not represent MCA – Wee

Summary

• MCA president Wee Ka Siong says the recent controversial Facebook post does not represent his party's stance.

• Wee also says he has requested Johor MCA to look into the incident and prevent its recurrence.

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MCA president Wee Ka Siong today said the recent controversial Facebook post does not represent his party's stance, adding he had requested the party’s Johor chapter to look into the incident and ensure it does not happen again.

The former transport minister explained that the post originated elsewhere and was posted on the Johor MCA Facebook page by a retired member.

"We shouldn’t have shared (the posting) if it's not from us. Even if we want to share anything, the president will deliver it to the media or party members.

“However, if you are familiar with my ways, I will not issue any criticism a few days before any festivities,” The Star quoted him as saying at the MCA Chinese New Year open house in Kuala Lumpur.

The post in question was uploaded yesterday and criticised the government, making a comparison of federal allocations for Islamic-related matters with the lack of free tolls for Chinese New Year.

It has since been deleted but not before it drew brickbats from Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, who demanded an apology within 24 hours - failing which, he will lodge a police report.

Johor MCA had apologised for the incident, saying it was done "unintentionally" by a Facebook page administrator who had long retired from office.

Swift action

Meanwhile, Wee said that swift action was taken after party members alerted him about the issue.

“Once again, the party apologises for the mistake. Moving forward, only the Johor MCA administrator chief will be the Facebook page administrator. No one else can post,” he added.

MCA emphasises the spirit of muhibah (goodwill), Wee said in urging the public to move on.

"MCA is a pragmatic party and we are aware of ways to ensure racial harmony," the Ayer Hitam MP stressed.

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