PETALING JAYA: MIC denies it has joined Perikatan Nasional, clarifying that the party is still with Barisan Nasional. “MIC is still with Barisan, as the party has not decided on anything," said Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. The MIC deputy president said in order to leave Barisan, the Central Working Committee (CWC) has to decide. As of today, MIC is still in Barisan,” he said when contacted Tuesday (March 17). Takiyuddin is scheduled to meet MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday night to clarify the decision.

Source: The Star March 17, 2026 14:22 UTC