Lim Guan Eng-Chua Soi Lek's Debate: My Take
Debate topic gives MCA the upper hand
Some commentators, however, say the debate may not move the Chinese ground back to the ruling coalition, as Chua wants.
Khoo Kay Peng, who was formerly with a Gerakan think-tank, denounced the title of the debate, "Chinese at a Crossroads: Is the Two-Party System Becoming a Two-Race System?" as "racist" and "stupid".
"It is crafted out because of a political motive. It is slumping towards MCA.
"They are just implying that if we vote for Pakatan Rakyat, the Chinese will be in the opposition while Malays will be in the government. This is ridiculous," Khoo (right) said.
Whatever the situation, he said, there were still some Chinese who would vote for the BN and some Malays would vote for Pakatan, so it is wrong to suggest there will be a two-race system.
The debate should instead focus on national issues such as corruption and reform.
"We should talk about the country. Malaysia is now at the crossroad... This shows the quality of organiser."
Khoo also believes that the MCA needs to do more to win the support of the Chinese community.
"Chua's party should push BN to a becoming a trully multiracial party, no more race-based parties."
Khoo Kay Peng, who was formerly with a Gerakan think-tank, denounced the title of the debate, "Chinese at a Crossroads: Is the Two-Party System Becoming a Two-Race System?" as "racist" and "stupid".
"It is crafted out because of a political motive. It is slumping towards MCA."They are just implying that if we vote for Pakatan Rakyat, the Chinese will be in the opposition while Malays will be in the government. This is ridiculous," Khoo (right) said.
Whatever the situation, he said, there were still some Chinese who would vote for the BN and some Malays would vote for Pakatan, so it is wrong to suggest there will be a two-race system.
The debate should instead focus on national issues such as corruption and reform.
"We should talk about the country. Malaysia is now at the crossroad... This shows the quality of organiser."
Khoo also believes that the MCA needs to do more to win the support of the Chinese community.
"Chua's party should push BN to a becoming a trully multiracial party, no more race-based parties."
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