
The Madani government holds a strong and stable position, DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook declared today, brushing aside recent barbs with Umno.
Differences aside, the coalition presses on for national growth and public welfare, he posted on Facebook.
Photo with Key Leaders
His post featured a Parliament opening snap with Cabinet colleagues. It included Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Barisan Nasional secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir, Pakatan Harapan secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, and Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s Fadillah Yusof.
Context of Recent Tensions
The transport minister spoke after a week of DAP-Umno swipes, peaking at Umno’s general assembly.
Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh vowed to fight DAP relentlessly. Senior figures dialed back, steering towards Malay unity over rivalry.
Loke Stays Unfazed
Loke quipped that Umno’s assembly seemed like DAP’s event, given constant mentions.
He shrugged off challengers. DAP targets corruption, power abuse, and racial rhetoric, not individuals.