Lim Guan Eng

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DAP looks set for compromise, with new leaders a win for Malaysia’s unity government

The Democratic Action Party's March 16. 2024 vote of confidence for Transport Minister Anthony Loke's accommodative approach bodes well for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government of disparate allies.

Malaysia’s DAP polls: Lim Guan Eng fails to retain chairmanship, named national adviser

whdap - DAP top leadership cast ballots during party election held on Mac 16.
ST PHOTO: LU WEI HOONG

Malaysia’s DAP transitions from street fighter to negotiator behind closed doors in Cabinet

Barisan Nasional chairman and Umno president Zahid Hamidi was on Sunday warmly welcomed by leaders of Malaysia’s biggest Chinese-based party, the Democratic Action Party (DAP) at its annual congress, signalling warming ties between the two former bitter enemies. This was Datuk Seri Zahid’s maiden appearance at a DAP congress as Malay party Umno and DAP have for decades been implacable political enemies.

Malaysia’s DAP election heats up, with Lim Guan Eng at risk of losing chairman’s post

whelection - Thousand of Penang DAP delegates and members attended party veteran Lim Kit Siang's 84th birthday celebration and appreciation dinner for getting state top award.

ST Photo: Lu Wei Hoong

Malaysia MP ordered to pay $227k in damages for falsely linking DAP to communism, Lee Kuan Yew

GEORGE TOWN, 3 Sept -- Ahli Parlimen Kepala Batas Dr Siti Mastura Muhammad hadir di Mahkamah Tinggi hari ini sebagai defendan dalam kes fitnah yang difailkan terhadapnya oleh veteran DAP Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang.

Kes tersebut berkaitan dengan kenyataan yang didakwa dibuat oleh Siti Mastura semasa satu ceramah politik, di mana beliau mengaitkan Lim Kit Siang dengan pemimpin Parti Komunis Malaya Chin Peng, dan bekas Perdana Menteri Singapura Lee Kuan Yew, yang didakwa sebagai satu konspirasi untuk menghancurkan Malaysia.

Dalam sesi soal balas, Lim Kit Siang menafikan tuduhan tersebut, menyatakan bahawa ia adalah fitnah dan tidak berasas, serta menegaskan bahawa reputasinya telah tercemar dengan tidak adil.

Perbicaraan akan bersambung pada 17 September.

--fotoBERNAMA (2024) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin ordered to pay more than $400,000 to politician over defamatory remarks

FILE PHOTO: Malaysian opposition leader and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin gestures as he arrives at the Gua Musang Sessions Court in Gua Musang, Malaysia August 27, 2024. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File photo

Not a ‘lame duck’: Penang Chief Minister Chow vows work continues even if he’s not state’s DAP chief

whdap - Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow

Credit: ST/Lu Wei Hoong

Malaysia’s DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng launches legal action against opposition MP for false claims

DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng speaks to supporters at the Pakatan Harapan rally in Kampar, Perak on 16 Nov 2022.
DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng is among the invited speakers in what is expected to be one of their stronghold bases, despite the party's candidate contesting the Kampar parliament seat for the first time.

‘Lim’ Kuan Yew, Lim Kit Siang are cousins? Malaysian opposition MP under fire for false claims

Dr Siti Mastura has been asked to substantiate her claims, with a deadline set for Thursday.

News analysis

Deepening power tussle in Penang a drag on Malaysia’s ruling DAP

Lim Guan Eng (right), a former finance minister, was among those critical of Mr Chow Kon Yeow in recent weeks.

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