Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Ong departs DAP after 14 years, pledges support for Khairy
A veteran politician has ended his membership with the Democratic Action Party, citing readiness to back Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin in the next general election. The former Member of Parliament ruled out forming a new political vehicle.
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Ong, who spent the past 14 years with the DAP, announced his departure from the party on Tuesday, marking the end of a lengthy association with the opposition coalition. In a statement, he clarified that his exit does not signal plans to establish an alternative political party.
Despite stepping away from DAP ranks, Ong expressed willingness to actively support Khairy in efforts leading up to the 16th general election. His decision reflects a significant shift in political positioning as Malaysia heads toward its next electoral cycle.
The departure comes amid broader political realignments across the country. Ong's 14-year tenure with DAP represented a substantial period within the party's structures, making his exit notable within political circles.
Khairy, currently serving as Minister of Youth and Sports, has been preparing for the upcoming general election campaign. Ong's pledge of assistance suggests potential collaboration between the two figures in mobilizing support for the ministerial portfolio's political interests during the election period.