At a Crossroads: The Predicament and Rebirth of MCA and MIC

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Since Malaysia entered an unprecedented era of a “unity government” following the 2022 15th General Election (GE15), Barisan Nasional (BN) as a coalition joined the Pakatan Harapan (PH)-led administration. This structural shift has plunged BN’s traditional Chinese- and Indian-based parties—the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) and the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC)—into a profound existential crisis. This article analyzes the root causes of the current challenges facing MCA and MIC, explores the limited options available to them ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16), and proposes a potential path of escape centered on “identity reconstruction and value reinvention.”

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