KLUANG, Nov 7 (Bernama) — The time has come for MCA to ask Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to step in to resolve the crisis the party is facing, said Umno vice president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
Hishammuddin said he believed the Prime Minister would not hesitate to assist MCA in trying to resolve its problems as the BN was also affected by what was happening in the party.
“I do not want to interfere in MCA’s internal matters but I am concerned about our (Umno’s) friends. If previously the BN chairman only gave advice, now it is time he stepped in to help out.
“I feel the public also feels the same way. Umno is also not happy with the turn of events in MCA. The people in the end will become bored with us (BN component parties) and look elsewhere for leadership, which will not only be a loss for MCA but the BN overall,” he told reporters after attending a youth carnival here on Saturday.
Hishammuddin, who is also Home Minister and the MP for Sembrong, said all MCA leaders need to be concerned about the overall interests of the party and the BN and not act according to emotions.
The MCA, which is the second largest party in the BN coalition, has been embroiled in a leadership crisis for over a year now. An extrordinary general meeting was held by the party on Oct 10 to resolve the impasse but the feuds amongst the warring factions took numerous twists and turns since then and have only caused it to be mired in deeper trouble.
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#1 by vsp on Monday, 9 November 2009 - 12:43 am
Sorry, founder of UMNO is Dato’ Onn Ja’afar
#2 by monsterball on Monday, 9 November 2009 - 2:57 am
Whose son is Hussien Onn…our ex PM….and Hishamuddin is his good for nothing grandson.
#3 by tenaciousB on Monday, 9 November 2009 - 4:22 am
The problem with these people are they expect to descend onto the throne of their forefathers.
Hishammudin thinks just like Najib whose dad razak was pm and so it shall be his turn and eventually he got the post, and now hisamuddin believes he’s entitled to the throne next.
Therefore it’s a baseless, herridatory scheme plotted since mamakthir’s time. cronism and nepotism are their middle names. LOL
#4 by taiking on Monday, 9 November 2009 - 8:55 am
“The MCA, which is the second largest party in the BN coalition, has been embroiled in a leadership crisis for over a year now. ”
Wot? Its more like since Ong Ka Ting’s time.
#5 by taiking on Monday, 9 November 2009 - 12:44 pm
Now that is odd. Najib the bully could step into mca anytime and stomp on anyone’s foot. Why doesnt he? Instead he got his cousin to initiate a request by mca for some foot stomping by najib. Bottom line jib, dont wayang. It will not undo umno’s bully culture and attitude.
#6 by LG on Monday, 9 November 2009 - 1:46 pm
Who is Hishammudin? He behaves as if he is the waiting PM. He is the No. 2 in UMNO/BN (and not our DPM the old foolish Muhyiddin ) after Najib. Pricking MCA. Pricking the Chinese Malaysia when he said that Teoh committed suicide when investigation is only just began. Pricking the Indian on the cow-head incident. He has pricked so many people and groups like Bar Council, Perak people, PAS, Malaysian concerning the ISA, etc.
One day if he become the PM, he will wield the UMNO keris that he is now keeping. Much blood will be shed as he previously declared.
#7 by k1980 on Monday, 9 November 2009 - 3:50 pm
Time For MCA To Ask Najib To Step In, says Hishammuddin
Wonder what would happen if OTK says
“Time For MCA To Ask Najib To Step DOWN“?
#8 by ktteokt on Monday, 9 November 2009 - 10:59 pm
Are we trying to create a “dynasty” for the sons of ex-PMs? I thought dynasties were out since the end of the feudal system?