GEORGE TOWN, March 22 — DAP has reaffirmed its unity and strategic focus following the party election as it gears up to secure victory in the 16th general election (GE16), said its newly appointed deputy secretary-general Steven Sim Chee Keong.
“In every election, definitely, there will be competition, but I have already insisted from day one that all of us will work together in order to not only carry the mandate from the delegates but also to ensure victory for Penang in the next (general) election,” he said.
Sim added that Penang delegates were given major roles in the party leadership election which he sees as a good sign.
Commenting on Penang Pakatan Harapan's readiness for the next GE, particularly in Seberang Perai, where Perikatan Nasional made significant gains in the last election, the state DAP chairman said the party’s campaign had been in motion since GE15.
“Penang DAP will establish a special task force to strategise for victory in GE16. All DAP MPs and assemblymen in Penang have been actively engaging with the community and serving the people,” he told the press after attending the Penang Pakatan fast-breaking event with media practitioners yesterday.
The special task force will focus on constituencies represented by DAP in Penang.
Sim said the party would also work closely with all component parties in the Madani government to secure a collective victory.
“You can see that our representatives — whether MPs or state assemblymen — are highly dedicated. They are always present for the people,” he said.
Penang Chief Minister cum state Pakatan chairman Chow Kon Yeow and state Pakatan vice-chairman Zaidi Zakaria attended the event.
— Bernama
