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DAP chief calls for emergency Pakatan Harapan presidential council meeting
The Democratic Action Party's secretary-general has urged the opposition coalition's leadership to convene an urgent meeting following recent statements from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government partner, citing apparent policy divergence among ruling coalition members.
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DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook has called for an emergency meeting of Pakatan Harapan's presidential council, expressing concern over shifting positions within the government coalition.
The call follows statements made by a senior government figure that appear to deviate from the coalition's agreed direction, according to Loke. The DAP leader's intervention signals growing tensions within the unity government that has governed Malaysia since late 2022.
Loke's statement underscores concerns among opposition-turned-ruling coalition members about maintaining alignment on key policy matters. The four-party Pakatan Harapan coalition, which includes PKR, DAP, Amanah, and Upko, has faced periodic friction over governance priorities and decision-making processes.
The presidential council, comprising senior representatives from each coalition member, typically convenes to address major policy issues and inter-party disputes. An emergency session would indicate the matter requires urgent resolution at the highest level of the coalition structure.