{
  "id": 50696,
  "title": "BN-PN pact a threat to PH’s hold on power, says Chow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/bn-pn-pact-a-threat-to-phs-hold-on-power-says-chow",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T15:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/02/bn-pn-pact-a-threat-to-ph-hold-on-power-says-chow"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow expressed concern over the growing cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN), warning that it could jeopardize DAP's hold on power in Penang. This development came after BN and PN collaborated to secure a two-thirds majority of 25 seats in the Negeri Sembilan state election, a result that Chow believes poses a serious threat to the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government in the upcoming general election. As a former Penang DAP chairman and central committee member, Chow emphasized the need for DAP to unite and give their full support to the party's central and state leadership. He also urged DAP leaders to review their strategy in response to the BN-PN pact ahead of future state elections and the 16th general election. Chow urged the DAP supporters to remain steadfast in their commitment to both opposition and potential governing roles in both state and federal levels.",
  "summary": "The Penang chief minister says DAP must review its election strategy as the new alliance could threaten its position in Penang.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}