DAP delegates say staying in govt must come with change
Delegates of Malaysia's DAP party are preparing to vote on whether to remain in the current government coalition. The debate centers on whether the party has sufficiently fulfilled its reform promises to voters.
Why it matters
The decision could impact the stability of the Malaysian government and reflects internal pressures within coalition politics.
When delegates meet to decide on the DAP’s future in the government, the need to fulfil promises made to voters will likely top the agenda.
PETALING JAYA: When the DAP’s 4,000 delegates gather next Sunday to ponder their party’s future in the government, foremost on their minds must be the unfulfilled promises.
Sentiments are mixed. Those who advocate serving out their term in the current administration acknowledge that there are shortfalls that must be addressed.
For others, there is no other way but to walk out.
Klang MP V Ganabatirau believes it is better to remain in government for now but stressed that the DAP must continue to pursue the reforms it had long advocated.
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“There is no point withdrawing from the government. If we leave, the people will not believe we can deliver on our promises,” he told FMT.
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