Melaka polls: Damian Yeo would quit politics rather than give Bemban to Bersatu

Former Melaka DAP chairman Damian Yeo has declared he would resign from politics if Pakatan Harapan (PH) decides to hand over the Bemban state seat to Bersatu in the upcoming Melaka election. Yeo learned about this potential arrangement during discussions about candidates, strategies, and the political situation with another former Melaka DAP chairman.

He expressed his immediate reaction by stating on Facebook, "Forget it, I am out," emphasizing that past political betrayals still affect him deeply. Yeo's decision to withdraw from political activities, including campaigning in the Melaka election, comes after PH chairman Adly Zahari confirmed ongoing talks with Bersatu about a possible PH Plus collaboration.

However, Melaka DAP chairman Khoo Poay Tiong stated that PH would contest the election independently, without any cooperation with other parties, including Bersatu. Khoo also mentioned that DAP aims to contest eight seats, including Bemban, which its former chairman lost in the 2021 state election.

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