I refer to your report 'Forced' donation to MCA irks Chinese guilds .

This latest MCA stunt speaks volumes about how little influence the party has in government policies although it is part of the BN.

The party is trying to garner some benefits for the Chinese when the 9MP has already been announced, debated and approved.

If you really want to fight for the Chinese, bring out the substantive issues which the Malaysian Chinese Economic Consultative Council (MCECC) wants to be brought to Pak Lah's attention.

At least, with this less autocratic PM, you have a chance to present Chinese interests and gain their support. Wasn't this why the BN (especially the non-bumi parties) won massively in the last general election?