00:01DAP must not lose touch with the rakyat or shy away from engaging on the ground out of fear of
00:07criticism, Penang DAP Chairman Stephen Simms said.
00:11He said party members have a duty not only to listen to public grievances, but also to explain the government's
00:18policies and track record to the people.
00:22Speaking at DAP's 60th anniversary celebration in Bukit Murtajam today, he said if they did not go out and explain
00:30the facts, their opponents, including those within the government, would take their place and shape the narrative in society.
00:39Sim, who is Bukit Murtajam MP, added that these rivals would not only make inaccurate statements, but also spread slander
00:48and falsehoods.
00:49He also denied claims that DAP had achieved little despite being in power in Penang for over 18 years and
00:57in the federal government for the past three years.
01:01Sim also called for unity within the party ahead of what he described as a challenging general election, saying that
01:09differences must not distract members from the party's wider struggle.
01:13Panyu Zhou, FMT.
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