2 ex-MPs pour cold water on Sim’s plan to moot policy changes
Kua Kia Soong says Steven Sim should outline his proposals, while Charles Santiago points out that the minister already has the chance to speak with the prime minister at the weekly Cabinet meetings.
Two former DAP MPs, Kua Kia Soong and Charles Santiago, have dismissed Steven Sim's plan to meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to propose policy changes following Pakatan Harapan's loss in the recent Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections. Kua cautioned Sim not to discuss policy changes without laying out the specifics, highlighting that many proposed policies from the 2018 PH election manifesto remain unaddressed, such as federal recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC).
Kua also questioned Sim's ability to influence the prime minister and compared DAP's approach to past MCA behavior during Barisan Nasional's rule. Charles Santiago expressed confusion over Sim's remarks, given that he is already a member of Anwar's Cabinet, and suggested that the DAP should be implementing low-hanging policy changes like a minimum wage for gig workers or a national school meal plan to boost public support.
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