DAP must maximize remaining term for reforms: Hannah Yeoh
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- DAP Deputy Secretary-General Hannah Yeoh urged the party to maximize the remaining term in the federal government to implement reforms and serve the public.
- She stated that the decisions made at the DAP Conference 2026 must be respected, and focus should be on fulfilling responsibilities until the end of the term.
- Yeoh also highlighted her focus on advancing the Federal Territories, implementing reforms for Kuala Lumpur's residents, and making the city greener.
DAP Deputy Secretary-General Hannah Yeoh has called on the party to fully utilize the remaining period in the federal government to implement reforms and deliver optimal services to the people. Yeoh emphasized that decisions reached at the DAP Conference 2026 should be respected, and all party members must now concentrate on fulfilling their duties until the term concludes.
"Decisions have been made by all DAP delegates present," Yeoh stated. "We must focus on finishing this term as best as possible and provide good service."
Yeoh, who also serves as Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), expressed her commitment to advancing the Federal Territories and implementing various reforms with civil servants to benefit the public. She acknowledged the significant responsibility and the need to execute it effectively before the administration's term ends.
Decisions have been made by all DAP delegates present. We must focus on finishing this term as best as possible and provide good service.
"This, I feel, is a heavy responsibility, and I want to fulfill this responsibility before the end of the term," she said. "Because this power is not forever, so when there is power and time to implement, we must implement the best."
Since December, Yeoh has focused on increasing reforms and protections for Kuala Lumpur residents. Key initiatives include the gazetting of open spaces and flood retention ponds to safeguard the interests and well-being of city dwellers. She also noted the public's desire, particularly from young people and the running community, for a greener Kuala Lumpur, which will be a primary focus for next year's budget.
Additionally, Yeoh mentioned the Town Hall Program for Children, co-organized with UNICEF and Kuala Lumpur City Hall, which provided a platform for children to voice their opinions on the capital's development. Approximately 100 children participated, conducting audits at locations like Merdeka Square and the Kuala Lumpur Library, offering valuable suggestions for the city's improvement.
This, I feel, is a heavy responsibility, and I want to fulfill this responsibility before the end of the term. Because this power is not forever, so when there is power and time to implement, we must implement the best.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.