Bersatu presses PM to address DAP concerns ahead of Malacca campaign dinner

Bersatu has challenged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to use an upcoming campaign dinner in Malacca as a platform to directly address concerns raised by coalition partner DAP, signalling friction within the ruling Pakatan Harapan alliance ahead of state elections.

Party secretary-general Lee said Anwar should depart from conventional campaign messaging to have a meaningful dialogue with DAP officials about outstanding policy demands. The remarks underscore growing tensions between the coalition's component parties as they prepare for electoral contests.

The Malacca dinner is expected to serve as a key campaign event for the ruling coalition. However, Lee's intervention suggests that DAP seeks concrete commitments or policy clarifications rather than broad political statements from the prime minister.

Coalition dynamics have been closely watched in recent months, with different parties occasionally airing disagreements publicly. The Malacca campaign provides a critical opportunity for Pakatan leadership to demonstrate unity and address internal concerns before voters go to the polls.

Anwar's office has not yet responded to Bersatu's call for a substantive engagement with DAP's agenda at the upcoming event.