MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek has clarified that he was not present during the National Economic Council meeting that recommended the removal of the diesel subsidy given to several types of vehicles, including the C2 class deep sea fishing trawlers.

Responding to a minister's claim that MCA had not objected to the unpopular move, Chua said that he has had no chance yet to address the council on the matter.

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