DAP dismisses claims of Pakatan Harapan government collapse
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- DAP chairman Steven Sim dismisses opposition claims that the Pakatan Harapan government is on the verge of collapse and that DAP will lose control of Penang.
- Sim stated that while the opposition is currently celebrating, DAP and Pakatan Harapan in Penang will continue to work hard to govern and defend the state.
- His remarks follow claims by Pas Information Chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari that the PH government is on its last legs and that a BN-PN alliance could win all West Malaysian states, including Penang.
Penang DAP Chairman Steven Sim Chee Keong has brushed off opposition claims that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government is nearing collapse and that DAP will lose its grip on Penang. He characterized these assertions as mere rhetoric from the opposition.
Sim, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bukit Mertajam, urged his party to focus on the upcoming elections rather than be preoccupied with the opposition's pronouncements. "Yes, they (the opposition) are winning right now. So, my answer to the claim is, let them remain in their 'arrogance.' But we, DAP Penang and Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Penang, will continue to work hard to care for and defend this state and all the DAP seats we hold. That is my answer," he stated.
Yes, they (the opposition) are winning right now. So, my answer to the claim is, let them remain in their 'arrogance.' But we, DAP Penang and Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Penang, will continue to work hard to care for and defend this state and all the DAP seats we hold. That is my answer.
His comments come after Pas Information Chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari claimed on Facebook that the PH government is "on its last legs" and that an electoral pact between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) could lead to the capture of all West Malaysian states, including Penang.
Meanwhile, Penang Chief Minister and PH Penang Chairman Chow Kon Yeow has called on all DAP members to provide strong support for the party's leadership at both central and state levels. This call follows a reassessment of political strategies after the recent Negeri Sembilan state election results. Chow emphasized the importance of this support for the party to maintain its governance at the state and federal levels.
The PH government is already 'on its last legs' and only waiting for the time to fall.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.