DAP keeps PH as preferred vehicle but leaves room for change ahead of GE16
DAP will continue to push for Pakatan Harapan (PH) to remain intact for the next general election, but secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook says the party must keep its options open as political circumstances change. Loke said DAP had reached a p...
DAP has decided to maintain the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition for the upcoming general election, but party secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook emphasized the need for greater flexibility in the political landscape. Loke clarified that DAP will not close the door to any party or coalition, stating that politics must be more flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
The party's experience since the last election has shown how political calculations can shift, with DAP now part of the unity government alongside its former rival Umno. Loe acknowledged that DAP cannot form a government on its own and must work with other parties to pursue its agenda. The party believes it can retain around 80% of the Chinese vote, although achieving 90% is considered challenging.
Loke stressed that DAP will continue to work to maintain its core support while simultaneously seeking to broaden its appeal ahead of the 2026 election. Despite leaving the door open to potential cooperation with other parties, Loke remains open to preserving the PH coalition, provided the coalition's electoral strategy can be assessed and reevaluated periodically to accommodate the interests of all its component parties.
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