DAP ramps up pressure: 'We'll tell Anwar some feel he has fallen short'

DAP ramps up pressure: 'We'll tell Anwar some feel he has fallen short'


Published: Dec 5, 2025 1:21 PM
Updated: 9:51 PM



DAP, which holds the largest number of federal seats - 40 - in the Madani administration, appears to be stepping up pressure on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Party adviser Lim Guan Eng today shared his speech from Monday night at a Penang event on Facebook, in which he said that some feel Anwar has not done enough.

“We have heard the voices of the people and will take their views seriously. We will convey these concerns to the prime minister and urge the government to fulfil its promises as soon as possible,” he said.

“When the prime minister does the right thing, we must speak fairly; but when he does something wrong or not enough, we also have the responsibility to speak up. This is a fundamental principle of being an elected representative,” he added.

Lim delivered the speech some 48 hours after the Sabah state election, which sent shockwaves through DAP after it was wiped out in all eight seats it contested, raising concerns that a similar outcome could occur in the next national polls.

DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng


The former finance minister hoped that the prime minister would announce “good news at the end of the year” and not disappoint the support and trust that non-Malays have given to Pakatan Harapan.

“Non-Malays must feel that their votes were not cast in vain.

“And the most basic step is to increase allocations for non-Malays, especially for schools and temples, so that our education and various religions can continue to develop better,” he added.

Sabah polls result loud and clear

Following an emergency central executive committee meeting on Dec 1, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke described the Sabah election results as a “strong and unmistakable message from the voters” and said they reflected a serious crisis of confidence for both DAP and Pakatan Harapan.

“Leaders and members involved in the campaign were made aware of the widespread public dissatisfaction throughout the campaign trail.

“After thorough reflection, we will compile all feedback received and work closely with the prime minister to accelerate the reform agenda over the next six months,” he said in a statement.

DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng


Yesterday, Lim also expressed frustration that Anwar had ignored his repeated calls objecting to the expansion of the sales and service tax and other measures that burden the public.

“The prime minister can choose not to listen to me. However, he cannot afford to refuse to listen to the voices of Sabah voters,” the Bagan MP said, noting that the Sabah election results show voters are upset about extra taxes.