PETALING JAYA: While DAP’s partners in Pakatan Harapan want the party to remain with them, pundits view the July 12 congress as a strong political message by the party. “As DAP’s strategic partner since our days in opposition, we do not seek sympathy. He said GE16 will be different as the coalition will be entering it as the side that had just served as the government. Amanah communications director Khalid Samad has reservations about DAP giving up government positions as there was no purpose in doing so. “Whatever influence we have on government policy will be further reduced and not increased by such a move.

Source: The Star February 21, 2026 00:23 UTC