KUALA LUMPUR: MCA has reiterated its ultimatum to leave Barisan Nasional should Umno continue to work with Pas as a nexus.
Following a report which quoted Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi describing Pas as a “new political partner”, MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said MCA would decide on its position in BN during its assembly on Dec 2.
"Umno or Zahid cannot unilaterally make decisions on behalf of BN, a coalition based on the principle of consensus among its component partners.
"The fate of BN does not lie in Umno’s hands alone. If they cannot commit to mutual respect for their coalition partners as is expected and instead, proceed to partner with Pas without prior discussions with MCA, then MCA will not hesitate to cut ties with Umno.
"Come Dec 2, MCA central delegates will make a clear decision on MCA’s position in BN. We can only wish Dr Ahmad Zahid all the best if he insists on forming an alliance with Pas," Wee said in a Facebook posting on Sunday.
Wee also reminded Zahid that Umno's continued partnership with Pas would deviate the largest Malay party from mainstream politics.
"I would like to remind Zahid that there is no future for a mono-ethnic political path. His decision will only lead Umno away from mainstream politics, and he will be remembered in history as the person who brings Umno and BN to an end.
"MCA cannot in good conscience walk with him on this path of self-destruction. We will definitely find our own path."