Many commentators within the community have also published their views in Chinese media ­ar­­guing against the DAP plan. Whoever wins or loses in the election, the Chinese community will lose a talent and the ultimate loser is the community, they argue. But in response, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng alleged that Hua Zong was an “external organisation” of MCA. While Lim can ignore Pheng and the other Chinese community lea­ders who are not voters in Ayer Hitam and Teluk Intan, he should listen to the voices on the ground. “The Chinese community is worried that if there is little or no re­pre­sentation in government, their aspirations and voice cannot be effectively channelled to the top and their interest will be undermined.

Source: The Star April 26, 2018 00:00 UTC