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KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail's three-year suspension is a lesson to all, that every Malaysian community's right to citizenship cannot be questioned or challenged, MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said yesterday.

Ong said while Umno had proven its commitment to the Barisan Nasional supreme council by initiating serious discipline action against Ahmad, the MCA hoped that such racist actions will never again see the light of day.

"The MCA would again like to remind all that every racial community's right to Malaysian citizenship is sacred. We will not tolerate or forgive anyone who question this issue," he said adding that the same rule applies for racially charged sentiments.

"Umno crossed the line on this issue lately and we have taken them to task. Let this be a reminder to every political party that there is no double standard when it comes to this topic and the MCA will continue to safeguard this right within the Barisan Nasional."

Ong thanked all component parties, Chinese community leaders and the media for standing in solidarity on the issue, which resulted in quick action taken.

On Penang MCA's relationship with Umno Bukit Bendera division, Ong said that the boycott would only be removed if the division shows sincere repentance.

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