By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Dec 1: The Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) loss in the recently concluded 17th Sabah election shows that the party’s underlying issue is not communication or creative messaging as suggested by its leaders, but performance.
In a statement, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said that DAP’s call for an apology to voters confirmed that the party has repeatedly failed to deliver on the promises it makes to the people, particularly in urban and Chinese-majority areas.
“Apologising after every election cycle may sound humble, but it does not change the fact that DAP continues to disappoint the very voters it claims to champion.
“Despite holding 40 parliamentary seats and being a significant component of the federal government, DAP has been unable to influence national policies or address the concerns of ordinary Malaysians.
“If a party with such a large bloc of MPs still cannot shape or defend policies that impact the people, especially the Chinese community, it shows a clear lack of political weight and effectiveness,” he said.
Yap went on to say that the Chinese community does not need repeated apologies or political theatre imported from Malaya—it needs results, stability, and consistent delivery.
“The recent outcome in Sabah is a reminder that voters are tired of parties that overpromise, underdeliver, and then apologise. Sarawakians deserve better. SUPP (Sarawak United Peoples’ Party) and GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) will continue to prioritise real work over rhetoric, and delivery over drama.
“We remain committed to safeguarding the interests of the Chinese community and all Sarawakians by ensuring political stability, steady development and effective governance,” he said.
In the 17th Sabah Election, which took place last Saturday (Nov 29), DAP, contesting under the PH banner, lost all eight seats it contested—Tanjung Aru, Kapayan, Likas, Luyang, Sri Tanjong, Elopura, Tanjung Papat, and Kemabong.
This marked the first time since 2004 that DAP will have no representation in the Sabah Legislative Assembly. — DayakDaily
