{
  "id": 12265618,
  "title": "DAP tersepit antara sokongan Cina dan usaha tarik pengundi Melayu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/dap-tersepit-antara-sokongan-cina-dan-usaha-tarik-pengundi-melayu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/06/dap-tersepit-antara-sokongan-cina-dan-usaha-tarik-pengundi-melayu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Analysts of DAP face a dilemma in maintaining both support from Chinese and Malay voters as they prepare for the 2016 general election, according to James Chin from the University of Tasmania. While Chinese voters continue to back DAP and understand the need for the party to compromise within a coalition government, discontent arises from those who perceive DAP's reform agenda as stalled under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration. Chin highlights the challenging tightrope walk DAP's leadership faces, balancing traditional Chinese support with the recognition of China's diminishing population. If DAP fails to gain support from Malay or Indian communities, it risks becoming even smaller in the coming years, Chin warns. Meanwhile, Syaza Shukri from Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia says it is difficult for DAP to dispel anti-Islam sentiments among Malay voters, especially given the political developments since 2018. He suggests DAP should focus more on providing services to Malay society while acknowledging its majority status. Shukri also advises DAP to avoid blaming Malay society or labeling all conservative and PAS voters as anti-Chinese or anti-Indian, instead directing criticism towards individuals or organizations deliberately fueling tensions. \"I understand this narrative may be hard to accept and may be accused of sacrificing fairness,\" Shukri notes. \"But demonstrating understanding is the best step to ensure non-Malay rights continue to be protected without marginalizing Malays.\" Recently, DAP Deputy Chief Loke Siew Fook suggested the party needs to rebuild support among non-traditional voter groups leading up to PRU16 while maintaining traditional Chinese support, believing DAP can still secure around 80% support from Chinese voters based on recent by-election results, though acknowledging an 90% target remains challenging.",
  "summary": "Penganalisis berkata DAP perlu imbang sokongan tradisi Cina dengan usaha yakinkan pengundi Melayu bagi mengekalkan pengaruh menjelang PRU16.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "DAP tersepit antara sokongan Cina dan usaha tarik pengundi Melayu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/dap-tersepit-antara-sokongan-cina-dan-usaha-tarik-pengundi-melayu-12269065",
        "published": "2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}