What assurances did MCA president give on the hudud Bill?

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MCA President Assured of Opposition to PAS's Hudud Bill in Parliament

MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has assured Kedah MCA deputy chairman Datuk Dr Leong Yong Kong that the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) will not permit PAS's private member's Bill, which seeks to enhance the powers of Shariah courts, to be passed in Parliament. This assurance was given personally by Liow to Leong, influencing Leong's decision to withdraw his resignation from the party.
Pledge to Oppose PAS's Bill

Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai provided a direct pledge to Datuk Dr Leong Yong Kong that the MCA would actively oppose PAS's proposed amendments to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965. This Bill aims to grant Islamic courts the authority to impose any punishment short of the death penalty.
Influence on Resignation Withdrawal

The personal assurance from Liow Tiong Lai was a significant factor in Datuk Dr Leong Yong Kong's decision to retract his resignation from the MCA. Leong had initially announced his departure, citing concerns that the party was not adequately safeguarding the Federal Constitution in relation to the Bill.
Parliamentary Context of the Bill

The tabling of PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang's private member's Bill was facilitated by a motion from Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman and subsequently approved by Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia. This move, however, led to protests from other Barisan Nasional component parties who claimed they were not previously informed of the plan.

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