DAP Leader Urges Delegates to Respect Majority Decision to Stay in Government

DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke has called on 242 party delegates who opposed the decision to remain in the federal government to respect the majority's choice. The call came after a national conference where a significant majority of delegates voted to keep the party within the current administration.

The vote saw 1,857 delegates support remaining in the federal government, while 242 delegates opted to withdraw. Loke highlighted that this outcome, with nearly 88% of voting delegates in favor of staying, demonstrates a clear mandate for the party's leadership.

"Our delegates come from the grassroots, and not all could attend. In a party conference without elections, an attendance of over 2,000 people is considered high," Loke stated at a press conference following the DAP National Conference. He added, "As a party, we must respect the thinking of the majority who made the decision with an 88 percent majority to stay in government."

While acknowledging that the 242 delegates who voted to leave are free to hold their own views, Loke urged them to respect the majority decision and continue supporting the party's leadership. He stressed that this mandate reassures the DAP's Central Executive Committee and its leaders to carry out their government responsibilities, reflecting the delegates' trust in the party's direction.