{
  "id": 12269065,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "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 have highlighted the challenge DAP faces in balancing support from the Chinese community while trying to sway the Malay voter base ahead of the 2016 PRU. James Chin from the University of Tasmania stated that traditional Chinese voters still back DAP and comprehend the need for the party to compromise as part of a coalition government. However, he noted that dissatisfaction among supporters is more related to the political reform agenda perceived as stalled under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration. Chin added that DAP's efforts to attract Malay and Indian voters present a significant hurdle, as they struggle to retain a substantial following due to the party's image as anti-Malay and anti-Islam over the past five decades. \"DAP's leadership is walking a tightrope between those who want DAP to remain anchored to the Chinese roots and acknowledging the shrinking Chinese population,\" Chin told FMT. According to Chin, DAP's strong support from Chinese community members may become less prominent in the coming year if the party cannot win over the Malay or Indian communities. Syaza Shukri from the University of Malaya's Islamic University expressed that it is difficult for DAP to quell the anti-Islam sentiment among Malay voters, especially in the wake of political developments since 2018. She suggested DAP should focus more on delivering services to Malaysians, in addition to acknowledging their majority status. Syaza also advised DAP to avoid blaming Malaysians in general or labeling all conservative and PAS supporters as anti-Chinese or anti-Indian. Instead, she argued that the party should direct criticism towards individuals or organizations deliberately fueling tensions. She acknowledged that the narrative might be hard to accept and may be accused of compromising principles of inclusivity. However, demonstrating understanding is the best step to ensure the rights of non-Malays continue to be protected without marginalizing Malays, she concluded. DAP's Deputy Secretary-General, Loke Siew Fook, recently said that the party needs to rebuild support beyond the traditional voter base ahead of PRU16 while maintaining the Chinese community's backing. He believed DAP could still secure around 80% of Chinese voter support based on the recent PRN results, but acknowledged the difficulty in reaching 90%.",
  "summary": "Penganalisis berkata DAP perlu imbang sokongan tradisi Cina dengan usaha yakinkan pengundi Melayu bagi mengekalkan pengaruh menjelang PRU16.",
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        "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",
        "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."
}