DAP can’t give up on winning support from all races, says Loke
Secretary-general Loke Siew Fook says the party’s struggle to break through racial barriers must continue despite a string of recent electoral defeats.
DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook emphasized the party's commitment to supporting Malaysians of all races despite recent electoral losses. Loke highlighted the historical struggle of DAP to transcend racial barriers, dating back to the 1970s, as the party remains accused of favoring one race. At the party's annual convention, Loke stressed DAP's determination to remain a multiracial party, inspired by a performance about DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang's life and sacrifices.
Lim was once asked to join MCA but refused, stating DAP is for all Malaysians. Loke also apologized for his loss in the recent Negeri Sembilan state election, where he lost Chennah to MCA's Siow Kong Choon by 688 votes. He urged the party to persist in its multiracial aspirations despite challenges. Delegates will now decide whether DAP should remain in government or become backbenchers, following heavy losses in Sabah.
Loke stressed that being in government comes with unpopular decisions and that DAP's objective is to help the country improve, inspired by its veteran leaders.
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