Contacted by Malaysiakini, Ridhuan, who has been an MCA life member since 2000, said he decided to quit the party due to recent developments on the hudud issue.
"I don't want to bear the sins in such a party," he said
Ridhuan explained that his initial intention to join MCA was to show that although he had converted to Islam, he still retained his identity as a Chinese.
"My intention was to preach, to be the bridge (to Islam), but it's not appreciated. They even see it as a threat."
When asked if he had decided to join any party, Ridhuan said he was still undecided.
Meanwhile, an MCA headquarters staff member told Malaysiakini that it had not received his letter of resignation.
When asked if Ridhuan is still a member of the Chinese based party, the staff replied that according to its system, he is still a member.
The staff added that Ridhuan is a permanent member of the party.
Resigned in protest
Ridhuan was first quoted by Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma) that he had resigned from MCA in protest as the party is seen to be anti-Islam, following its stand against the PAS Bill on hudud.
Ismaweb reported that he joined MCA in 2000 but described the Chinese based party as extremely racist.
“I do not want to bear the sins of being a party which is an enemy of Islam. Hence, I announce that I am quitting from the MCA. I tried very hard to be in the party, although it took me four years to gain approval to join, as I want to propagate Islam, and do not want to be declared as being a Malay.
“However, my expectations were proven wrong. The party is now seen as being racist and has become an enemy of Islam. Whoever is an enemy of Islam, is also my enemy,” he said in a statement to Ismaweb.
He expressed that MCA should have understood Islam and the way of life of the Malays after 60 years of independence, and urged MCA and Gerakan members to leave the country and form new parties in a communist country.
“They purposely try not to understand, and instead demonise the people here who want their own rights. If MCA and Gerakan want a better life, it is better they find their own place.
“Respect the original inhabitants here. This is their land and they are entitled to their rights. MCA, Gerakan and DAP and others should not interfere,” he said.
'MCA, Gerakan, MIC ministers should resign'
As MCA, Gerakan, SUPP and MIC ministers have condemned the tabling of the bill and had threatened to withdraw themselves from the BN Cabinet, Ridhuan challenged them to do so.
“I ask the ministers from the MCA, Gerakan and MIC to resign immediately. There is no need to wait. They are not ashamed that they won through the support of the Malays, and got their Cabinet posts.
“I also hope the government won't approve the formation of a bank by the Kojadi cooperative owned by MCA. If approved, it will be treacherous to Malays and Islam. Sarawak deserves more compared to them.
“I hope the government led by Umno is stern in such matters,” he said, adding MIC's scenario was much worse, as it did not have a single majority seat and could not win without the support of the Malays and Muslims.
He also questioned the contribution by the MCA, Gerakan and MIC to Islam, after the Malays had given their votes which led to their victories.
“The Malays are continuously being cheated. What is surprising is that the Malays and Malay-based political parties are still blind. They should rise up as this is the time to unite and fight against 'the real enemy',” he said.
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