{
  "id": 340812,
  "title": "Many members want DAP to stay in govt, says Ngeh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/many-members-want-dap-to-stay-in-govt-says-ngeh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T03:46:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1507344/many-members-want-dap-stay-govt-says-ngeh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: The national treasurer of the opposition party, Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham, has stated that many DAP members want the party to remain in government, ahead of the upcoming national congress. As a member of parliament for Beruas, Ngeh believes that most party members wish to serve in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration to meet the people's demands. He emphasized that the benefits of being in government, such as fulfilling the people's mandate and implementing positive changes, outweigh the potential drawbacks of withdrawing from it. Ngeh addressed concerns that DAP should leave the government due to reduced vocalization, clarifying that the party remains vocal within the cabinet and central meetings, and raises concerns through internal channels. He also mentioned that when necessary, DAP will use media platforms to communicate its stance on matters to the public. The DAP congress will take place next week, where delegates will decide whether party representatives should continue serving in the government.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Many DAP members want the party to remain in government, says its national treasurer Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham ahead of next week's national congress.",
  "key_points": [
    "Many DAP members want to stay in government, says Ngeh.",
    "National treasurer Ngeh Koo Ham addresses party members' stance.",
    "DAP congress to decide representatives' government service next week."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This development suggests that DAP's presence in the government is likely to continue, as many members believe serving in the administration allows them to fulfil the people's demands and implement positive changes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}