Kata dua reformasi DAP tambah tekanan, gagal beri kelebihan

DAP's second reform push intensifies pressure as it fails to deliver benefits, according to analysts. The party's decision to set a four-month deadline for the government to fulfill reform promises inadvertently traps itself. International Islamic University Malaysia (UIAM) academic Syaza Shukri stated that DAP now needs to ensure the government fulfills the agreement, while veteran party member Charles Santiago believes that only immediate executive action can provide breathing room for DAP.

Political scientist Wong Chin Huat emphasized that DAP still possesses an advantage in the form of its large number of seats in the Dewan Rakyat, which could potentially trigger an unexpected election. However, Syaza argued that the party's dual efforts do not give it any advantage over Anwar, as it risks exposing its own limitations by continuing to stay in the government.

With 40 out of 150 parliamentary seats in the ruling coalition, DAP holds five ministerial positions and seven deputy minister positions. The party also holds the largest representation among Pakatan Harapan (PH) components. During its special congress on August 16, DAP members voted to remain in the government while urging the party leadership to be more aggressive in pushing the reform agenda.

Following the congress, DAP leader Gobind Singh Deo urged Anwar to expedite reforms, including separating the roles of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor, capping the tenure of the prime minister to two terms, and allocating development funds with care. According to Syaza, after sealing the door to seeking alternative support, DAP now finds itself in a position that must either fulfill these demands or face the risk of being outmaneuvered by the opposition.