KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 -- An Umno leader has reportedly dismissed claims that the party is prioritising the DAP over its Barisan Nasional (BN) ally MCA, saying MCA remains actively involved in BN activities and state administrations.

Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Shahaniza Shamsuddin highlighted that MCA leaders still hold posts within BN-led governments.

"What evidence is there of MCA being sidelined? Even MCA president [Datuk Seri] Wee Ka Siong attended Umno's 79th anniversary celebration," Shahaniza was quoted saying by Free Malaysia Today.

Shahaniza highlighted Temerloh MCA chief Wong Tat Chee's appointment as a Pahang assemblyman, and former MCA Youth chief Nicole Wong's role as a special officer to Umno president Datuk Ser...