YONG PENG: Johor, under Barisan Nasional’s administration, was once the wealthiest state in Malaysia as it was an attractive destination for foreign investors, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

       To remain an attractive state for foreign investors, there must be political stability in Johor, he said.

       “Political stability is a factor that encourages foreign investors to come to Malaysia,” he told reporters after launching MCA’s 73rd anniversary celebration at the Che Ann Khor Yong Peng Association yesterday.

       Dr Wee, who is also Johor MCA chief, said stability in the state could only be achieved if voters gave Barisan a huge mandate to rule the state government.

       He said locals had gone through state governments led by Pakatan Harapan and Barisan in the past.

       “Let the Johor people judge the performance of Barisan and Pakatan. Most importantly, we need political stability,” he said.

       Dr Wee also said the caretaker state government did not reflect the diversity of Johor, given the absence of Chinese representation in the state assembly.

       He also took Pakatan to task over its unfulfilled election promises in 2018.

       “The promises weren’t fulfilled and I’m sure that locals can compare Barisan and Pakatan for themselves,” added Dr Wee.