Ong Kian Ming: DAP tensions began after influencer leaked Johor election forecast
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Bangi member of parliament Dr Ong Kian Ming says tensions with DAP began after an influencer shared slides from a private briefing in which he predicted Pakatan Harapan would suffer a major defeat in the Johor election.
Dr Ong Kian Ming, a former member of parliament from Bangi, claims that tensions with the DAP began after an influential person leaked slides from a private briefing, which predicted a major defeat for Pakatan Harapan in the Johor election. Dr Ong shared these slides privately with journalists before they became public. He emphasized that his prediction was not intended to harm PH or DAP.
However, when DAP leaders questioned his actions, it contributed to his decision to leave the party. His departure from DAP occurred on August 31st, and he has ruled out joining another party or contesting the 16th General Election. Instead, he plans to campaign for former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin if he is considered for a position.
Ong joined DAP in 2012 and served as the assistant political education director. He also held the position of deputy international trade and industry minister under the PH government from 2018 to 2020. Dr Ong stated that his marginalization within the DAP had been a gradual process, not an instant one. He believes that his departure was a clear signal that the party was becoming uncomfortable with professionals like himself and former DAP leader Tony Pua.
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