In Malaysia, DAP’s vote to stay in Anwar’s alliance secures stability – but at what cost?
A crucial ally of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling alliance voted on Sunday to stay in government, giving him breathing room after months of uncertainty over whether the biggest party in the coalition would remain in cabinet. But the Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) decision also raises the stakes for its own political survival. Analysts warn that the party risks further erosion of…
In Malaysia, the Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) decision to remain within Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling alliance has provided a stabilizing factor for the government. However, this decision also puts the DAP under pressure to demonstrate its own ability to drive policy changes. With nearly 90% of the party’s over 2,200 delegates voting to stay in the cabinet, the alliance remains stable until the 2028 general election.
DAP Secretary General Anthony Loke emphasized that the vote gave the party's central executive committee and leaders a mandate to continue pursuing the reform agenda outlined in the People’s Justice Party (PH) manifesto. However, experts warn that the DAP risks further damaging its credibility unless it delivers concrete reforms aimed at enhancing government accountability, curbing corruption, and expanding multiracial politics before the next election.
DAP spokesman Awang Azman Awang Pawi pointed out that it would be critical for the party to demand a clear, time-bound reform program, greater government accountability, and measurable progress before the 2028 general election.
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