In a Facebook post, Ti said MCA has never disparaged, mocked, or stigmatised opposing parties, and always remained loyal to its allies, even during difficult times.

“MCA has never taken advantage of chaotic situations or sought alliances and opponents solely for political convenience,” he said.

Ti said this was the difference between the “lost” MCA which always sought to uphold the truth and DAP which had been “confusing the public for political gain”.

“Ironically, DAP now follows the script and political approach of MCA all these years.

“DAP, which previously criticised Umno’s political supremacy and greed to its supporters, has now made a U-turn by embracing and bowing to Umno’s struggle,” he said.

Ti’s statement comes after DAP vice-chairman Teresa Kok yesterday labelled MCA, a Barisan Nasional component party, as “lost” (sesat) over its supposed attacks against her party.

Kok said this in an interview with Mingguan Malaysia when she was asked to comment on DAP’s current relations with MCA as parties under the unity government.

She added that MCA president Wee Ka Siong often openly criticised DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, despite MCA only having two seats in the Dewan Rakyat.

In his Facebook post, Ti said what also sets MCA apart from DAP is the former’s longstanding perception as a moderate party, grounded in a political approach rooted in moderation.

“MCA has never advocated political rhetoric to abolish Bumiputera rights as outlined in Article 153 of the Federal Constitution or any efforts towards that,” he added.

Ti also said that DAP failed to recognise MCA’s sacrifices for the unity government, particularly in collaborating with DAP despite the anticipated discomfort among historically supportive Malay voters.

“On the contrary, DAP chooses to continue mocking MCA as a party with only two parliamentary seats based on the support of the majority of Malay voters,” he said.