DAP/Democratic Action Party

Field notes from Ipoh

From Ipoh to Singapore: Ah Beng Vs Liang Po Po and the economics of cross-border jobs

A fully loaded Sri Maju bus ready to depart for Johor Bahru and Singapore, carrying Ipoh residents back to work after the CNY holidays, on Feb 20, 2026.

Malaysian minister calls for royal probe into anti-graft body’s ‘corporate mafia’ claims

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke (right) is putting pressure on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's (left) handling of the MACC scandal.

News analysis

Will DAP stay or quit Malaysia’s Cabinet? No matter what, damage already done for Anwar’s biggest ally

Democratic Action Party secretary-general Anthony Loke (left) said the party could leave Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim's (middle) Cabinet.

Commentary

Faced with ‘absurdity of politics’, UMNO plans to fight and befriend rivals at once

UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.

News analysis

Malaysia’s PM Anwar could face troubles with rekindling of UMNO-PAS romance

In a special convention, UMNO Youth has urged the party to leave the government and ally with PAS.

News analysis

Controversies cloud Malaysian PM Anwar’s new Cabinet line-up

PM Anwar Ibrahim with Hannah Yeoh, Minister in the PM's Department who oversees the Federal Territories portfolio.

After Sabah drubbing, debate reignites over little-known exam that could break up PM Anwar’s coalition

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim insisted that “the Malay language must be elevated as the language of knowledge that is mastered by all Malaysians”.

News analysis

Alarm bells for Malaysia’s DAP as Chinese vote exodus dents hopes of second term for PM Anwar

GEORGE TOWN, 11 Jan -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (tengah) hadir bagi menyempurnakan perasmian pecah tanah projek pembinaan Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Laluan Mutiara Pulau Pinang di Tapak Projek Bandar Sri Pinang hari ini.

Turut hadir Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke (kanan) dan Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang Chow Kon Yeow (kiri).

-- fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

DAP’s wipeout in Sabah state election shows party losing core Chinese support, says former MP

Mr Santiago said Sabah’s results were not a fluke but a message, and whether the party listens now will determine if this is just a setback or the beginning of a nationwide slide.

News analysis

Calls to cut ties: Malaysia flag furore tests PH-BN relations

While the two parties have clashed publicly on several issues, it appears that this time, both sides are digging in their heels.

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