00:00DAP's push to promote younger leaders in Sabah was poorly handled, causing dissatisfaction
00:06among veteran figures and grassroots supporters, says an analyst.
00:10University of Malaysia Sabah's Bilcher Bala described the resignations of former Sabah
00:15DAP chairman Franky Poon and Liao Fui Fui as a highly significant turning point for
00:20the party state chapter, signaling not just personnel loss but a weakening of DAP's local
00:25machinery.
00:27Bilcher said the episode reflected a serious internal rift within Sabah DAP, citing the
00:32duo's claim of a hidden agenda to replace senior members with younger figures.
00:37He warned that the abrupt sidelining of veterans without transparent dialogue disrespected Sabah's
00:42political culture where loyalty and seniority carry weight.
00:46Bilcher said the fallout could damage DAP's grassroots strength in Sandakan and Eastern
00:50Sabah, areas reliant on personal networks, adding that Sabah DAP Secretary Vivian Wong needs
00:56time to rebuild the base.
00:59Recently, Sabah DAP Chief Fung Jinzhi denied that veterans were being sidelined, highlighting
01:04Deputy Chairman Chan Fung Hin and Vice Chairman Jenny La Simbang as senior figures still playing
01:09key roles.
01:11Another UMS analyst, Li Kuok-tiong, said Poon and Liao's exit reflected disappointment over
01:16DAP's youth push, predicting a fierce contest for Chinese majority seats but said most DAP voters
01:22would still back the party.
01:24Johnny Chargeriza, FMT I'm Tanner
01:39Rosa-Riza.
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