KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 – MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has urged the government to continue preserving and upholding the rights to freedom of speech for Malaysians.
In his policy speech at the party’s 71st annual general assembly on Sunday, Wee said that despite differences in opinion, the flourishing of democracy must never be destroyed.
He also urged Barisan Nasional (BN) Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who was present at the assembly, to relay this call to the relevant authorities to ensure that democracy in the country remains vibrant.
“Even in this hall, many have had their videos removed from social media, such as MCA secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon. Many MCA youth leaders have also faced the same issue.
“The rights to free speech and freedom of the people must be preserved and defended. We must not allow differences in views to destroy the flourishing of democracy,” he said.
Also present were BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon and MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
