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The Democratic Action Party has decided to remain in Malaysia's federal coalition government through the end of the 15th Parliament's term, with delegates voting decisively in favour at its 2026 party conference in Putrajaya.
Perak DAP has unanimously committed to remaining in the Unity Government, pledging to mobilise party resources to advance the reform agenda under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.
A potential exit by DAP ministers from Malaysia's ruling coalition could trigger a cascade of political events, potentially leading to parliament's dissolution and a snap general election by February 2027, according to DAP's Ong Kian Ming.