What a shock it is to read in Malaysiakini that the DAP member of Parliamnent for Batu Gajah had announced that she would not be contesting in the coming general election. Read the story here.
Fong is one of those hardworking MPs that often bring up issues in the parliament. She quitting would be a lost to the nation and DAP. Fong has cited development of internal party events in the DAP Perak over the last few years as well as currently” made it “impossible for me to continue serving effectively, efficiently and wholeheartedly”.
“Under such circumstances and in the best interest of all concerned, I have arrived at this unavoidable and difficult decision,” she said.
It is sad that it happened now, when the Barisan Nasional government seems to be weak under Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, and it is the best chance for the DAP to gain more seats in the coming election.
DAP should get its act together, enough of internal squabbles. If it cannot even be united in the party how would it be under Barisan Alternative.
I hope that this issue can be resolved soon, and that Fong will be persuaded to stay, as she has a lot more to do as MP.
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