DAP should remain in govt to keep reforms on track, says Syahredzan

Pakatan Harapan's DAP party vice-chairman Syahredzan Johan has stated that the party should remain in the government to maintain the country's reform agenda. In a Facebook post, Syahredzan cautioned that leaving the Cabinet would severely undermine the government's reform efforts and impact Pakatan Harapan's ability to fulfill its election manifesto.

He emphasized that DAP is the conscience of the Madani government and the party that has consistently fought for reforms while in opposition. Several reforms have already been achieved, such as the Parliamentary Services Act, amendments to the Audit Act, and the establishment of crucial bodies like the Malaysian Media Council and the Legal Aid and Public Defenders Act.

Syahredzan highlighted recent reforms like greater powers for parliamentary select committees, expanded debates on key reports, and upcoming bills addressing the prime minister's tenure and freedom of information. He argued that DAP's presence in government provides leverage to ensure these reforms progress, as being in opposition would relinquish this leverage.

The decision on DAP's role in the government will be made by over 4,000 party delegates on Sunday, with Perak DAP backing the party's continued involvement in the unity cabinet.