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DAP's departure from the federal coalition could set off a chain of political events culminating in an early general election by February 2027, according to political commentator Ong Kian Ming's analysis.
DAP's Anthony Loke has firmly rejected suggestions the party might abandon Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan coalition, characterising gradual reform as the inevitable trade-off when governing through multiparty consensus.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Melaka DAP to reconsider its decision to immediately exit the state government, urging the party to negotiate further rather than abandon the coalition ahead of elections.
A former MCA vice-president has accused the DAP of duplicitous political conduct, suggesting the party tailors its messaging to different audiences while criticising others for similar tactics.