Lim Guan Eng hits back at Chow over Penang PH-Umno cooperation

On Wednesday night, Penang DAP delegates held a gathering where Lim Guan Eng, a DAP adviser, addressed the coalition's decision to collaborate with Umno. During the meeting, it was clarified that no objections were raised by Lim or any other DAP leaders regarding Penang PH's decision to accept Umno's role in the state government.

Lim expressed surprise at Chow Kon Yeow's claim that no objection had been raised, as he believed Chow to be confused. Lim had previously questioned the lack of decisive action against Penang Umno's attacks accusing DAP and PKR of playing identity politics.

The primary focus of Wednesday's meeting was the decision on whether DAP should remain in or exit the federal government. Among the senior central executive committee (CEC) leaders present, only Loke spoke, discussing the current political scenario and answering delegates' queries on the benefits and drawbacks of remaining in the federal government. It was emphasized that neither Chow nor other national CEC leaders addressed the delegates during the meeting.

Lim reiterated that Chow had the right to continue working with Umno, even if Umno was involved in Loke's defeat in the Negri Sembilan state election. However, he argued that Chow should not assume Penang DAP delegates endorsed the decision simply because it was not raised at the meeting. Lim proposed that Chow call another internal DAP Penang delegates meeting to determine their views on Penang PH's endorsement of Umno's role in the state government.

He also suggested that such a meeting could address whether the approach would convey that Penang's political leadership was prepared to defend its honor and dignity as the state government and elected representatives.