The Perak chapter of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) has voted unanimously to remain part of the federal unity government, according to a report by The Star published on Wednesday.
The decision was confirmed ahead of the party’s national congress, where delegates are expected to weigh in on the party’s continued participation in the ruling coalition. The Star’s report indicates that the state-level vote aligns with broader sentiment within DAP leadership.
The announcement comes as party secretary-general Anthony Loke dismissed speculation that a recent press conference would be his last before the congress. Malay Mail quoted Loke as saying he was “very relaxed” about the upcoming meeting, pushing back against talk of a final ministry assembly. The Star separately reported that Loke rejected claims tied to a “last press conference” narrative.
Malaysiakini noted that delegates are widely tipped to keep DAP in government posts, though a former MP argued that the Pakatan Harapan coalition needs “a spine.” Free Malaysia Today reported that former DAP lawmaker Ong Kian Ming offered three reasons for the party to stay in government, though the details of those reasons were not available in the summary.
The state-level decision in Perak is one of several signals ahead of the DAP congress, where the party’s national position on coalition membership will be formally discussed. The unanimity in Perak suggests limited internal opposition to remaining in government, but the congress will provide the clearest test of delegate sentiment.
What to watch next: whether the national congress produces a formal resolution endorsing continued participation in the unity government, and how Loke frames the party’s role after the vote.
