Comments for MCA shocked by arrest of reporter and not perpetrator at http://www.malaysianbar.org.my , comment 0 to 1 out of 1 comments http://www.malaysianbar.org.my Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:55:02 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/legal/general_news/mca_shocked_by_arrest_of_reporter_and_not_perpetrator.html#pc_7892 That senior MCA vice-president and presidential hopeful Ong Tee Keat has expressed shock over the arrest underlines the fact that the MCA was never consulted on the use of the ISA. I have written about this "no-consultation-with-the-MCA" some time back. This clearly shows the breakdown in the consultation process that was the hallmark of UMNO-MCA-MIC cooperation from the struggle for Merdeka. Prior consultation has never been practised for many decades. If the Barisan Nasional (BN) wants to continue enjoying the legitimacy of ruling this country, a return to prior consultation among all its component party leaders must be made. It is on that singular understanding that Malaysians have voted for the BN. If the BN leader cannot do even that, then it can only invite the wrath of the volatile Malaysian voter. Stephen Tan Ban Cheng - Stephen Tan Ban Cheng Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:00:11 +0100