JOHOR BARU – Admitting that there were differences of opinion among Barisan Nasional component parties, Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has however said they would not split the coalition.
Ismail Sabri said he was confident that MCA and MIC would remain with BN to help effect reforms and face future political challenges.
“I believe there is nothing to show they will not stay (with BN). Sometimes there are disagreements, not only in Umno, but also among component parties.
“Previously when we were the government, component parties had also issued strong statements, but we did not break up.
“When BN was defeated in the last general election, many parties left us, but MCA and MIC stayed. I believe they will remain with BN,” he told reporters after the Johor-level Bangkit 15 programme here today.
Several news portals had reported that MCA and MIC would do better with Perikatan Nasional as the two BN parties were allegedly fighting for survival under the thumb of Umno. – Bernama, April 10, 2021
