00:00An analyst said it is too soon to count out Lim Kwan Eng, despite losing the DAP chairmanship,
00:08suggesting that the Bagan MP could stage a comeback if the party struggles in the next
00:12general election.
00:14James Chin of the University of Tasmania said with Kwan Eng's father Lim Kit Siang being
00:19a dominant force in DAP for over five decades, and Kwan Eng himself having played a key role
00:25in the party's success, it was too early to write the latter off.
00:29Chin also said if DAP performs poorly in the next election, members may push for a return
00:35to the old leadership, potentially restoring Kwan Eng to a prominent role.
00:40Former DAP strongman Ronnie Liu said if the current leadership does well, it would limit
00:45Kwan Eng's ability to outshine Loke, but if DAP struggles within Pakatan Harapan, he
00:51could become more relevant.
00:53He also said Kwan Eng could have a role if dissatisfaction among DAP grassroots continues
00:58to grow, as many field party leaders are too quiet amid rampant and unchecked extremism.
01:05Meanwhile, former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming believes Kwan Eng's election into the party's central
01:11executive committee signals that he still holds influence within the party.
01:16However, Ong said it was yet to be seen whether Lim would embrace the role of statesman, similar
01:22to the role played by Lim Kitsiang when he was part of the CEC but did not hold any positions.
01:29Natasha Bust, FMT.
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