In order to rebuild that morale, the MCA planned in 1971 to initiate a "National Chinese Alliance" movement. At the joint request of several community leaders, Sim eventually accepted the invitation of Tan Siew Sin to chair their conference.
為了重振士氣，馬華高層在 1971 年計畫發動「全國華人大團結」運動，在幾位華人部長聯名敦請下，沈慕羽終於接受陳修信的邀請，出席大會。