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DAP's Najib stance questioned as transport minister maintains support
A prominent lawyer has challenged the consistency of DAP's position on former Prime Minister Najib Razak, arguing that party leaders in Cabinet should resign if they truly oppose his cause.
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Legal practitioner Haniff Khatri Abdulla has questioned the coherence of DAP's public stance regarding Najib Razak, following actions by Transport Minister Anthony Loke that the lawyer says contradicts the party's stated position.
Haniff contended that all DAP Cabinet members should step down from their ministerial posts if the party is genuinely committed to its publicly articulated stance on the matter. His remarks underscore growing tensions within the ruling coalition over how to handle the politically sensitive issue involving the former premier.
The comments reflect broader questions about alignment between party ideology and government participation, particularly for DAP, which has historically positioned itself against what it characterises as political patronage and judicial irregularities.
The dispute highlights the complexities facing coalition partners in Malaysia's federal government as they navigate competing political principles and pragmatic governance responsibilities. DAP has not yet responded to the lawyer's assertion regarding ministerial accountability on the issue.