MCA Secretary-General Chong Sin Woon has criticized Kampar MP Chong Zhemin for attempting to implicate the MCA following statements made by PAS leaders. The dispute centers on PAS’s apparent opposition to legalized gambling and Zhemin’s suggestion of MCA involvement. Chong Sin Woon accused the DAP MP of acting as a provocateur, or “batu api” in Malay, by trying to draw the MCA into the issue. He asserted that the MCA is not responsible for the positions taken by PAS. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the MCA and DAP, political rivals in Malaysia. This disagreement underscores differing viewpoints within the ruling coalition regarding sensitive social issues like gambling. The MCA leader firmly denied any connection to PAS's position, rejecting Zhemin's attempts to create a link.