Questions over DAP’s reform ultimatum

The ultimatum for reforms by the DAP to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is difficult to be implemented at the state level.

It is also vague, said podcasters aligned to the DAP.

“It puts the DAP in a spot if Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim does not deliver. He should announce some good news in conjunction with Thaipusam for the Indians and for the Chinese in time for Chinese New Year,” said Are We OK? co hosts Rajiv Rishyakaran who is also Selangor DAP assistant treasurer.

“There are no crisis coming out at the state level. The ultimatum is difficult to implement at the state. It is also not helpful because there is no option to pull out unless the DAP quits PH,” added Rajiv who is also Bukit Gasing state assemblyman.

“It is a tall order that Anthony has upon himself in six months. I don’t understand why he did not announce the seven or 10 points.

DAP gave an ultimatum to deliver on reforms within six months in the wake of defeat suffered in the Sabah state elections that saw all eight of its candidates defeated.

In the event there are no reforms, DAP would quit the cabinet.

DAP secretary – general Anthony Loke however confirmed that his party would continue supporting the Madani government.

Currently the DAP has five ministers in the federal government.

Co-hosts Ong Kian Ming, a former DAP leader, concurred on the basis the policy reforms that the DAP wants from the government is very unclear.

He also questioned the time frame for reforms

“One year too long. Six months is not much time to do anything. Then what? It would be closer to Sarawak, Melaka and Johor state elections. DAP may say Anwar deliver some of the reforms.

Cabinet members from the DAP have been very vocal following the shocking defeat in the Sabah state polls.

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