SHAH ALAM – DAP delegates are likely to support a motion to withdraw from the Cabinet at the party’s national congress on Aug 16.

However, political analysts said the move would not automatically lead to an immediate general election (GE).

They noted that DAP could still continue supporting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration from outside the government.

Analysts said the decision would likely be influenced by DAP’s need to distance itself from unpopular government decisions and address growing concerns among its traditional supporters following a series of electoral setbacks.

International Islamic University Malaysia political analyst Associate Professor Dr Syaza Shukri said the motion reflected significant internal pressure within DAP to reassess its role in the unity government.

“DAP delegates are likely to vote in favour of leaving the Cabinet, as the motion itself would probably not have been tabled without genuine demand from within the party.

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“The move could also serve as a signal to its voters, as DAP needs to take action to address concerns and demonstrate that it is responding to its political position.

“Therefore, leaving the Cabinet could be seen as a form of protest while still maintaining support for the Prime Minister,” she said told Sinar Daily.

However, Syaza said DAP’s withdrawal from the Cabinet should not be viewed as an immediate move to collapse the government or trigger a snap election, as the party intends to continue supporting the Prime Minister.

She noted that the situation could change if Barisan Nasional (BN) uses the move to argue that Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) partner has withdrawn support, potentially increasing pressure on Anwar to dissolve Parliament.

“From PH’s perspective, remaining in government until the end of the term may be the better option, especially given its current political challenges.

“However, if the coalition can improve its position through stronger economic performance or other positive developments, waiting until the next general election could prove beneficial,” she said.

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Syaza also highlighted the growing difficulty of sustaining the current political arrangement, where BN cooperates with PH at the federal level while working with PN in several state governments.

She said the situation could become increasingly complicated during election campaigns, as parties that cooperate in one context may end up attacking each other through personal or party criticisms instead of focusing on their policies and political offerings.

“Despite these contradictions, the unity government is likely to continue as it remains the most practical option compared with holding a snap election,” she said.

Political analyst Dr Oh Ei Sun said DAP’s decision would likely be shaped by electoral considerations as the party seeks to safeguard its support base ahead of future general or state elections.

He said a political party’s main priority is to maximise the number of seats it can secure in upcoming elections.

For DAP, he said remaining in the Cabinet means continuing to share responsibility for decisions made by the Madani government, including some measures that have drawn dissatisfaction among its traditional supporters.

“There is also a perception among parts of its base that the government has not pursued reforms strongly enough or that the pace of reform has been too slow. As a result, DAP has also been blamed for these shortcomings.

“Leaving the Cabinet could allow the party to distance itself from these decisions and potentially stem the erosion of support among its core voters.

“Since the party’s delegates come from the grassroots, they are likely to have the clearest understanding of voter sentiment and will make their decision accordingly. Based on this assessment, DAP appears likely to withdraw from the Cabinet,” he told Sinar Daily.

Nevertheless, Oh said DAP’s withdrawal from the Cabinet would not necessarily mean leaving the unity government entirely.

He said the party could continue supporting Anwar’s administration from outside the Cabinet, allowing the government to remain in power for the remaining parliamentary term, which has about a year left.

He added that the timing of the next GE was unlikely to significantly change PH’s electoral prospects.

“The timing of the next GE is unlikely to make a significant difference. Whether it is held in the near future or a year later, the expectation is that PH, particularly Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), would still win only a limited number of seats,” he said.

On the federal political arrangement involving BN, PH and PN, Oh said similar situations had occurred previously and there were no constitutional barriers preventing it from continuing.

“Similar political arrangements existed during the 1980s and 1990s, when several Sarawak-based parties were part of the same BN coalition at the federal level while taking different positions at the state level, with some in government and others in opposition.

“As such, there is no constitutional or political barrier preventing this arrangement from continuing until the end of the current parliamentary term,” he said.

The debate over DAP’s position in the unity government followed secretary-general Anthony Loke’s announcement on Aug 3 that more than 4,000 eligible delegates would decide the matter through a secret ballot at the party’s national congress on Aug 16.

Loke said the party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) had decided not to take a position on whether DAP should remain in the Cabinet or withdraw, allowing delegates to make the final decision without influence from party leaders.

The move came after DAP suffered several electoral setbacks, including losing all six seats contested in the Sabah election, winning only six of 17 seats in the Johor election and losing two seats in the Negeri Sembilan election, including the Chennah seat previously held by Loke since 2013.

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