{
  "id": 4536100,
  "title": "Ong resigns as DAP member",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ong-resigns-as-dap-member",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T00:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/31/ong-resigns-as-dap-member"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming has resigned from the DAP party today, without providing a reason. In a letter to DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, Ong stated that he does not plan to join another party in the near future and will not seek a candidate nomination for the upcoming general election (GE16). Ong, who joined DAP in 2012, expressed his commitment to help Khairy Jamaluddin's campaign in GE16, should he receive a seat. He remains dedicated to serving the country through various means, including his podcast, advisory positions, and collaboration with like-minded individuals. Ong expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the party and the nation in various roles, such as MP for Serdang (2013-2018), Bangi (2018-2022), deputy international trade and industry minister (2018-2020), and appointed member of the DAP central executive committee (2019-2022). He also acknowledged DAP leader Tony Pua for inviting him to join the party and the guidance provided by party adviser Lim Guan Eng, who facilitated his nomination for the Serdang and Bangi parliamentary seats during his tenure as deputy minister.",
  "summary": "The former Bangi MP says he is not planning to join any other party for the time being, but will assist Khairy Jamaluddin if he stands for election.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ong Kian Ming resigns from DAP party",
    "No reason provided, plans to not join another party soon",
    "Committed to Khairy Jamaluddin's GE16 campaign"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ong Kian Ming's resignation from DAP allows him to focus on other commitments, including a potential role in Khairy Jamaluddin's campaign and continued contributions through his podcast and advisory work.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ong resigns as DAP member",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ong-resigns-as-dap-member-4536890",
        "published": "2026-08-31T00:32:00.000Z"
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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."
}