DAP’s cold shoulder over election forecasts led to my exit, says Kian Ming
Ex-Bangi MP says tensions began with his Johor election forecast and grew after his Negeri Sembilan prediction, with no DAP leader reaching out to him.
Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming has stated that his marginalisation within the DAP party stemmed from their disappointment over his election forecasts and lack of engagement regarding them. Speaking on the latest episode of the Keluar Sekejap podcast, Ong revealed that tensions began when he predicted that Pakatan Harapan (PH) would face a significant defeat in the Johor state election.
He clarified that his prediction was not aimed at harming PH or DAP, but after DAP leaders questioned his analysis, Ong felt uncomfortable with the party's unwillingness to engage with him. Ong predicted the loss of Loke Siew Fook's Chennah seat in Negeri Sembilan as well, which transpired. He attributed his departure from DAP on August 31 to a strong anti-PH political current and the ummah unity narrative, stating that no DAP leader had inquired about his predictions or sought his input on how to prepare for future elections.
Ong expressed his intention to campaign for former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin if appointed at the upcoming 16th general election, while maintaining his pledge to work for DAP's independence.
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