“We respect the decision, and I am sure they know what needs to be done to strengthen their party,” he told reporters at the Parliament lobby today.
“They have only one parliamentary seat, and what’s more, it is a Malay-majority seat.
“So they must know their actual position if they want to stay relevant in the country’s political landscape.”
The resolution passed by MCA last night was to make way for the formation of a more effective coalition.
MCA president Wee Ka Siong said only one delegate had disagreed with the move.
Zahid said the party leadership had proposed the dissolution of BN to him last week.
He added that he would discuss the matter with the other BN component parties.
“MCA must know that it has no right to propose the dissolution of BN, even though it was just a suggestion.
“They must know that any decision must be made with the consent of other parties, too.”
Meanwhile, Umno secretary-general Annuar Musa said it would in fact be easier if MCA left the coalition.
He added that MCA was not part of the decision-making process.
However, he said BN was in no hurry to dissolve, and that the coalition was keeping its options open.
“BN is reinventing itself. So far, there are no rumours of the coalition dissolving, as we have to consult with other component parties.
“The future of BN is not determined by MCA only.”
Instead of talking about dissolution, he added, the opposition should look to its future direction.
He said Umno was currently open to any option although it would have to consider how to cooperate with DAP, if the situation comes to that.
“If Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad can cooperate with DAP, and PAS too, why not Umno?
“We should not limit the possibilities by saying Umno cannot cooperate with PAS or DAP.
“The political landscape has changed. Who knows, in a few years’ time, Umno might cooperate with DAP. Let’s keep the option open.”
By Nurul Azwa Aris
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