Kuala Lampur, Sept. 13 -- MCA will be present as part of Himpunan Penyatuan Ummah or Muslim Unity Rally to witness the signing of the pact between Umno and PAS.

In a statement today, MCA said this is to display the spirit of Barisan Nasional (BN) and to ensure that the gathering will strictly observe the values of multiculturalism and moderation.

The BN component party also noted that the collaboration between opposition parties, especially for Umno and PAS to form a pact, is inevitable.

"MCA will consent and respect any collaboration between any opposition parties in Malaysia, as long as it is in line with the Federal Constitution, and upholds the values of multiculturalism and moderation.

"Party members who seek to collaborate with ...