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DAP votes on staying in unity government

PUTRAJAYA: More than 4,000 DAP delegates began casting secret ballots about 1pm today on whether the party should remain in the Federal Government for the rest of the current parliamentary term.

DAP votes on staying in unity government

The Democratic Action Party (DAP) is currently holding a secret ballot vote to determine whether it should continue its participation in the Federal Government for the remainder of the current parliamentary term. The voting process, which took place at more than 20 stations at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, involved more than 4,000 delegates casting their ballots.

This decision is particularly significant given the party's recent electoral setbacks, including losses in the Sabah, Johor, and Negri Sembilan state elections. The outcome of the vote will determine whether DAP ministers and deputy ministers will remain in the cabinet until the end of the term.

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