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Yong Tain Vui, Political Assistant to Darell Leiking, would like to thank Kepayan Community Development Officer (PPM) Cyril Liew for acknowledging that serious and high-profile corruption allegations have surfaced involving several state assemblymen, including the Speaker of the Sabah State Assembly.
However, Yong wishes to clarify that DAP has made their stance earlier. The public is well aware of DAP Sabah’s stance, as reflected in multiple statements issued by DAP leaders over the past months.
For instance, DAP Sabah Chairman Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, in a statement dated 20 January 2025, reaffirmed that DAP remains a part of the GRS-led state government. He also emphasized that while Sabah DAP operates autonomously without needing direct approval from DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke, it must take into account the coalition’s collective position—particularly PKR’s firm commitment to support the Sabah Government until the end of its term and to continue working with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).
Additionally, DAP Central Executive Committee member and MP for Sandakan, Vivian Wong, publicly thanked the Chief Minister for his commitment to safeguarding Sabah’s natural resources despite the ongoing corruption allegations.
In response to growing political speculation, the GRS Chairman and Chief Minister himself has also stated that GRS will explore the possibility of collaborating with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the next state election.
It is important to note that questions from grassroots supporters are no longer centered on DAP Sabah’s stance—this has been made abundantly clear. Instead, the public is more concerned about whether the next state government will demonstrate genuine resolve in combating corruption to build a better Sabah.
While DAP and PH leaders in Sabah continue to hold ministerial and key positions within the current administration, non of them resign from the current government – there is unnecessary to question their stances on corruption allegation, the answer is very clear.
It is also important to point out that DAP has not openly challenged or called for the resignation of any of the state assemblymen implicated in the corruption allegations—unlike the firm anti-corruption stance the party has championed in the past. This inaction further reinforces the perception that their position on this matter is, indeed, crystal clear.
Lastly, in an earlier interview with Cai Jin, veteran DAP leader Teresa Kok acknowledged the challenges of openly criticizing fellow coalition partners while serving in government. She noted that there are times when DAP must adopt a “quiet party” approach in order to preserve coalition stability.
楊添惟回应甘拜园行动党的声明
达雷尔·雷京的政治助理杨添惟感谢甘拜园社区发展官（PPM）Cyril Liew承认，数位州议员，包括沙巴州议会议长，已被卷入严重且备受瞩目的贪污指控。
然而，杨添惟希望能够提醒他，沙巴民主行动党（DAP）从未在这些指控上保持沉默。公众非常清楚沙巴行动党的立场，这一点从过去几个月内多位行动党领袖所发表的多份声明中可见一斑。
例如，沙巴行动党主席拿督冯晋哲在2025年1月20日发表的一份声明中重申，沙巴行动党仍是由沙巴人民联盟（GRS）领导的州政府的一部分。他也强调，尽管沙巴行动党具备自主运作的权限，无需直接获得党秘书长陆兆福的批准，但也必须考量整个联盟的共同立场，尤其是人民公正党（PKR）坚定支持沙巴州政府任期至满，并继续与GRS合作的立场。
此外，尽管数位议员有着贪污指控，行动党中央委员会成员兼山打根国会议员黄诗怡依然公开感谢沙巴首长保护沙巴的天然资源。
针对日益升温的政治揣测，GRS主席兼首席部长亦曾表示，GRS将考虑在下一届州选举中与希望联盟（PH）展开合作的可能性。
必须指出的是，来自基层支持者的问题已不再聚焦于沙巴行动党的立场——这一点已经非常明确。公众如今更关心的是，下一届州政府是否有真正的决心打击贪污，以建设一个更美好的沙巴。
虽然沙巴的行动党与希盟领袖继续在现任州政府中担任部长及关键职务，但他们并未退出现政府——因此，无需再质疑他们在贪污指控上的立场，这个答案已经非常清楚。
同样值得指出的是，行动党并未公开挑战或呼吁涉案州议员辞职——与该党以往坚定反贪的立场相比，此次的沉默进一步强化了外界对其立场“已十分明确”的印象。
最后，在早前接受《财今》的采访中，行动党资深领袖郭素沁坦言，在执政期间公开批评联盟伙伴确实存在挑战。她指出，行动党有时必须采取“静静”的策略。
