Chua Soi Lek vs Nik Aziz — Tan Teck Huat
JANUARY 13 — Dr Chua Soi Lek, Liow Tiong Lai, Ng Yen Yen, Wee Ka Siong, and Kong Chong Ha?Or Nik Aziz Nik Mat, Abdul Hadi Awang, Khalid Samad, Husam Musa, and Sallahudin Ayub?
Who would you choose? If they had to pick between the two sets of politicians, which would Malaysians select? I dare say despite MCA’s doomsday-like rhetoric that a vote for Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) will be a vote for Islamic state/extremism/hardline Malaysia, most Malays/Chinese/Indians would still vote for Nik Aziz and gang over Soi Lek and his ministers.
And it will not even be a close fight. The reason comes down to credibility and consistency. PAS has problems and is far from a finished article, and there is still a tug-of-war going on between the religious class and the progressives. Its position on hudud and an Islamic state is still uncertain. But what is not contested is its acceptance of the rule of law, the Federal Constitution, its God-fearing compass and its fidelity to playing by the rules. (Despite the obstacles and odds stacked against it, PAS continues to endorse the power of the vote).
Even more encouraging are the attempts by Nik Aziz, Khalid Samad and Siti Mariah Mahmud to refuse to play the race or religion card, sometimes at political cost in their own communities. Even before MIC or MCA woke from their slumber, Khalid led the charge against the cow head protestors. In contrast, Soi Lek and his gang have been picking their battles. They are only willing to stand up for issues or non-Malays when there is no blowback from their master, Umno.
Recently, Soi Lek argued that PAS has not made good on election promises in Kedah and was committed to hardline politics. He may be right but more Malaysians perhaps would like Soi Lek to list out just what good MCA has done. It has been a party designed to further the interest of individuals and has been scandal-driven for the last 30 years. Tan Koon Swan (Pan El crisis), Dr Ling Liong Sik and Chan Kong Choy (PKFZ) and Soi Lek (sex video) are just some of the blots on the patchy recent history of MCA. What is PAS’s track record? I suppose nothing much but in recent times Nik Aziz, Khalid, Siti Mariah and even Hadi Awang have been willing to speak for Malaysians who don’t have a voice.
According to reports in news portals, Nik Aziz defended the right of non-Muslims to use the word “Allah” at this secret unity meeting before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong just before Christmas. He did it behind closed doors and before Umno leaders.
He could have done what MCA and MIC do in the face of pressure from Umno and kept quiet.
But Nik Aziz did not. So Soi Lek should not presume to think that he or MCA has a track record worth talking about.
* This is the personal opinion of the writer or publication. The Malaysian Insider does not endorse the view unless specified.
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half past six · 4 days ago
Yes. I would vote PAS and Nik Aziz over MCA and Chua Soi Lek. I suspect many Malaysians feel the same.
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yhappy 119p · 3 days ago
I am Chinese , I will vote PAS . I will not vote MCA . I rather want Malaysia to become Islamic State instead of become Corrupted Country . Only silly " Malaysia Chicken Association " try to scare Chinese by saying " if you vote for PAS , Malaysia will become Islamic State " .... Only , and only SUPER SILLY guys use 513 and Islamic State to threaten Chinese ... Until now BN still do not know what is inside Chinese mind ....Silly !! By the way , Chinese also don't care what sodomy charge on Anwar , they will still vote for PR . To Chinese , corruption , raping , betray friends , keeping mistress , murdering are worst than sodomy. And check yourselves , in Malaysia , which political party always commited all these sins " corruption , raping , betray friends , keeping mistress , murdering " ???
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1 KL · 4 days ago
MCA = Malaysian Chinese Actors & Actress, this is how i see them.
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flying eagle · 3 days ago
I, too will vote for PAS and Nik Aziz and not BN.
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Mack · 4 days ago
Great article!! Wonder how all this dirty MCA politicians can just come out with statements so bluntly without a conscience that they are blatantly corrupt and only sitting in party for their individual benefit and gains.They 'kowtow' to UMNO to maintain their lavish lifestyles....
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tanKL · 4 days ago
Good article ...excellent write out...
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bajumerah · 4 days ago
Well Written and only CSL thinks the Chinese will support MCA...we will see we will see!
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Ckbro · 3 days ago
I'd go for PAS!
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myan · 3 days ago
YB Nik Aziz got my family votesssssss. Thank You.
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ipohkia · 3 days ago
All Rakyats, As for me, now, future and my next generation, I have told my kids, do not note for MCA or BN, if you want future assured, vote the current government out now. I told my kids what to do in the near future, otherwise our grandchildren will suffer or leave this country, but I love Malaysia because I was born here. To choose between Tok Guru and Tok Seks Chua, Tok Guru Nik will be my first choice, followed by Khalid and Husam, they have good track records, simpleas that.
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shuk · 3 days ago
After 20 years of governing in Kelantan, Nik Aziz is a good example of what humility and moderation is all about,if there is anyboday who look like going his way, it is the current chief minister of Penang.Chua soi lek is only a no hopers who is bunched together with those blood suckers in BN.
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Sonny Lim · 3 days ago
The chinese and indians in Kelantan and Kedah did not suffer under PAS administration. The people in Tenang and Johor should take note of this and do not believe in the lies by mca and mic.
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kingmack · 3 days ago
I'd say let TGNA rule for a hundred years, and you will not find the typical UMNO/BN corruption scandal in Kelantan. If he is willing to live in moderation (even lacking in some quarters by my standards) despite his influence and tenure in office as MB no less, he gets my vote EVERY TIME!
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ah Foo · 3 days ago
i am a chinese...but i give my vote to PAS over MCA....so what???
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nohope · 3 days ago
The MCA still follow the KUomintang of old china. Corrupt ,very corrupt The new kuomintang of Taiwan Ma ying Jeo has changed to be pro rakyat When will the old guards of the old Kuomintang MCA will ever change ?? Making money and kow tow to the existing ruler is their DNA don't be surprise when Pakatan wins the next election , they will switch sides. This is MCA principle - Who is the boss of the day is my boss ???
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Guest · 3 days ago
race politics has long been put into the backburner for most malaysians! after 2008, nik aziz has been a source of pure moderation and logic...while mca? they have been backstabbing each other and now trying to paint a rosy picture that everything is alright! we are no fools!
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SR. CITIZEN · 3 days ago
There is no comparison at all between PAS and MCA because MCA had already become irrelevant after 308 election.
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voter · 3 days ago
I will vote any party other than BN.
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johan · 3 days ago
people in tennag pilih pas
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cheahsinkooi · 3 days ago
Thats a no- brainer...
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sakura_sakuragi 90p · 3 days ago
I am happy to see all the comments here. InshaALLAH, Malaysia will have a good future with DAP-PKR-PAS (PR) as our new government. Do not forget to tell your friends and family about this. Salam.
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anak_malaysia 43p · 3 days ago
BN, your count down started. Can someone remind all the ruling ministers both past and present to kindly surrender their passports to avoid any disappearing acts. Its mouth watering, I look forward see the nation recover excesses from the culprits. It is going to be very colorful and memorable. May all the culprits be in good health to face charges in the courts. PR, welcome to Putra Jaya and be fair to all Malaysians.
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Black Sheep · 3 days ago
A resounding victory for Toh Guru. Habib hurray...habib hurray...The entire rakyat whether malays, chinese, indians, sabahan, sarawakians and others will accept this verdict given by the public as cent percent true. A man who refuse to take pride for deligence in defending the rights of the christians using the word, Allah in the close door meeting with the king. May God keep our Maha Guru hail and healthy.
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sayitstrue · 1 day ago
Get it real, MCA thinks that the Chinese community are idiots and can always bluff their way to defend or speak for them ! Truth is majority Chinese are educated to know what has been going on for so many years !
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