Malaysia’s DAP votes overwhelmingly to stay on in Cabinet, offering reprieve to PM Anwar
- Asia Nearly nine in 10 voted at the Democratic Action Party’s congress for its ministers to remain in the Cabinet, averting a pullout that could have posed a threat to PM Anwar Ibrahim's administration and even forced snap polls.
- Democratic Action Party (DAP) Secretary-General Anthony Loke casts his vote at the party congress at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on Aug 16, 2026.
- Delegates are voting on a motion on whether the party should remain in the unity government.
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- Asia Nearly nine in 10 voted at the Democratic Action Party’s congress for its ministers to remain in the Cabinet, averting a pullout that could have posed a threat to PM Anwar Ibrahim's administration and even forced snap polls.
- Democratic Action Party (DAP) Secretary-General Anthony Loke casts his vote at the party congress at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on Aug 16, 2026.
- Delegates are voting on a motion on whether the party should remain in the unity government.
Sources: CNA