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#politics #malaysia #election Professor James Chin - DAP Spooked Ketuanan Melayu After GE14; Now, They've Learnt Their Lesson! Following DAP party elections and the seeming end of the Lim political dynasty, Professor James Chin examines the ramifications starting from a historical standpoint, moving into leadership dynamics, and future strategies. The discussion highlights the significance of the recent DAP party elections, the challenges faced by the Lim political dynasty, and the emerging leadership of Anthony Lok. It also addresses the role of female leaders within the party and the importance of inclusivity and representation in Malaysian politics. (Professor Chin is Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania. He deals with governance issues in Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. He also does research on island nations in the South Pacific. His views are regularly sought after by major news outlets around the world, including Strait Times, South China Morning Post, The New York Times, The Financial Times, BBC World TV, CNBC and Bloomberg. He also writes commentary for leading publications around the world.)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20, 2025: Prof Dr James Chin opines that DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng can still stage a comeback in his party.
Of course he can try. But it will be a very uphill task with the DAP now under almost the full control of the ungrateful and selfish “Ministers Cluster”.
The Central Executive Committee elected last week are dominated by those with only one agenda - to consolidate and safeguard their cushy government positions - just like what the MCA and MIC leaders did when they were in the Barisan Nasional (BN) governments for six decades.
That is why they have all “lost their tongues” and are unable to speak up or out to defend multiracial Malaysians from racial and religious bigots like Umno youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh.
Lim has almost zero backing from the mainstream media - NST is controlled by Umno, The Star is MCA-owned, Sin Chew Jit Poh’s management is influenced by MCA, The Sun by Vincent Tan whose interest is only to be in the good books of the Government to serve his business agenda and Bernama is the national news agency.
Television? You know the answer.
Lim, like any aspiring politician who wants to go forward or move up, will need to set up his own a media-link to network and reach out to his members and the rakyat (people).
And he has to do it fast as the Ministers Cluster, led by secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook, is likely to drop Lim as a candidate in the next general election (GE16) which must be held in 2027.
However, there is talk that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim may call for a snap GE end of this year, concurrent with the East Malaysia state elections. And there are subtle indications in the media - both mainstream and electronic.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news article on Chin’s views:
Down but not out: Guan Eng could still make a comeback, says analyst
-20 Mar 2025, 07:30 AM
James Chin of the University of Tasmania says history has demonstrated the resilience of the Lim family in Malaysian politics.
Lim Guan Eng has played a pivotal role in DAP’s growth and success over several decades.
PETALING JAYA: Although he has lost the DAP chairmanship, it is too soon to count out Lim Guan Eng, an analyst said, suggesting that the Bagan MP could stage a comeback if the party struggles in the next general election (GE).
James Chin of the University of Tasmania argues that history has demonstrated the resilience of the Lim family in Malaysian politics.
Lim Kit Siang, Guan Eng’s father, was a dominant force in DAP for more than five decades, and Guan Eng himself has played a pivotal role in the party’s growth and success.
James Chin.
“It’s too early to write him off. The Lim family has had its ups and downs since the 1980s,” Chin told FMT.
According to Chin, DAP’s performance in the next nationwide polls will be the key factor in determining whether Guan Eng will regain a prominent leadership role.
“If DAP does badly, then the membership will say: ‘See, reform won’t work, so maybe we need the old leadership back.’”
Chin said DAP’s key performance indicator (KPI) for the next general election would not be merely retaining its 40 seats, but securing new ones, and ideally helping Pakatan Harapan cling to Putrajaya.
Failure to achieve these goals could lead to members questioning the party’s current leadership, he said.
“They would say: ‘We gave newcomers a chance, but obviously it’s not working’.”
Ronnie Liu.
Former DAP strongman Ronnie Liu believes Lim’s role in the party will depend on how the current leadership, under secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, manages its relationship with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other Cabinet colleagues.
Liu said a good performance would limit Guan Eng’s ability to outshine Loke.
However, if DAP were to struggle within PH – like the MCA, Gerakan and MIC did in the past in Barisan Nasional – Lim could become more relevant, he said.
“Ironically, LGE was playing my role under Mahathir’s 22-month rule,” said Liu, referring to his own outspoken stance during the first Pakatan Harapan administration.
Liu also noted the growing dissatisfaction among DAP grassroots and supporters.
“DAP grassroots and party supporters are now saying the party leaders are too quiet at a time when extremists’ views and actions of radicals are rampant and unchecked. If the situation persists, Guan Eng would have a role.”
However, he acknowledged that Guan Eng faces several personal challenges, particularly his ongoing Penang undersea tunnel project corruption trial. He also said it would be difficult for Guan Eng to speak up now as he was no longer the party chairman.
Will Guan Eng follow in his father’s footsteps?
Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming believes Guan Eng’s election into the party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) signals that he still holds influence within the party.
Ong Kian Ming.
“The fact that Guan Eng won enough votes to get into the CEC shows that he still has a role to play in the party.”
He also noted that several senior DAP leaders, such as Tan Kok Wai and Fong Kui Lun, did not contest the CEC elections, while others, like Teresa Kok, failed to get elected.
This, according to Ong, highlighted Lim’s importance as an adviser to guide younger leaders in navigating Malaysia’s evolving political landscape.
However, Ong questioned whether Lim would embrace the role of statesman.
“Whether or not he is willing to play the role of statesman — similar to the role played by Lim Kit Siang when he was part of the CEC but didn’t hold any positions — remains to be seen.”
Ong said Guan Eng’s political career has been defined by his “fighting spirit”, especially against former prime ministers Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Najib Razak, Barisan Nasional, PAS and Perikatan Nasional.
Guan Eng had on various occasions clashed with his own party leaders.
“Can he channel this ‘fighting spirit’ to one that is more strategic and thoughtful, to help the younger generation of DAP leaders strengthen the party and the country? The answer to this question will be important in shaping the political legacy which Guan Eng leaves behind.”
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