Malaysia’s DAP Votes Overwhelmingly to Stay on in Cabinet, Offering Reprieve to PM Anwar

Malaysia’s DAP backs Anwar’s alliance but faces growing pressure for reform

The party risks further erosion of its credibility unless it can push through concrete reforms before the next general election, analysts say.

Malaysia’s DAP votes overwhelmingly to stay on in Cabinet, offering reprieve to PM Anwar

Nearly nine in 10 voted at the Democratic Action Party’s congress for its ministers to remain in the Cabinet, averting a pullout that could have posed a threat to PM Anwar Ibrahim's administration and even forced snap polls.

Malaysia’s DAP votes to stay in Anwar’s government

Malaysia’s DAP votes to stay in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government, easing political pressure after recent state election setbacks. Read more at straitstimes.com.

At DAP congress, most delegates back staying in Anwar govt, urge faster reforms

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 16 — DAP delegates debating whether the party should remain in the federal government today have largely backed staying until the end of the current term, while urging Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to accelerate reforms promised to Malaysians.Speaking during the party’s national congress here, several delegates argued that leaving the unity government now would amount to abandoning voters and handing political advantage …

DAP should stay in govt, but reassess ties with Anwar, says delegate

Sangeet Kaur Deo says DAP should stay in the federal government ‘for now’ because the party needs time to rebuild trust and confidence.

Do not dismiss DAP delegates’ mandate, says CM Chow

CHIEF Minister Chow Kon Yeow has called on critics not to dismiss the outcome of the DAP special congress, stressing that the decision to remain in the unity government was made democratically by delegates and should be respected.   Responding to Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) chief Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s remark that DAP delegates...