Penang PH doesn’t share Guan Eng’s Umno stand, says Chow

Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chow Kon Yeow has dismissed DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng's renewed call for Umno to be removed from the state government. The chief minister clarified that the state chapter of PH has not received any directives from the central leadership on the matter, urging parties to await a decision from the PH presidential council.

Lim's statement is not indicative of the party's stance, according to Chow, who stated that they will adhere to their previously decided position. The incumbent advised party leaders not to issue statements that could induce confusion, instead allowing the PH presidential council to convene and deliberate on their deteriorating relationship with Barisan Nasional (BN).

Lim had previously challenged Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to confront Penang PH regarding the potential expulsion of Umno's sole representative in the state government. The former chief minister accused the BN strongman of capitalizing on the hesitancy and indecision of Penang PH leadership. Lim's comments were a response to Zahid's remarks during the recent Umno general assembly, where he claimed that Umno could perform better than Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in governing the country.

Last month, Penang PH opted to continue its cooperation with BN in the state government, despite BN's alliance with Perikatan Nasional in the Negeri Sembilan election.