KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will seek former Penang deputy chief minister II Dr P Ramasamy’s clarification over his resignation from DAP.
“Ramasamy is a friend. I will get his views (on his resignation). He understands about several problems in the party (DAP),” Anwar said when met after delivering his keynote address at the 36th Asia-Pacific Roundtable here on Thursday (Aug 10).
Anwar, who is Pakatan Harapan chairman, also expressed hope that Ramasamy would continue to serve the people in some capacity.
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“I hope he will continue to contribute to the Madani (Economy framework),” Anwar said.
Earlier, it was reported that Ramasamy had submitted a letter of resignation to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow.
Ramasamy was among the seven incumbents dropped as candidates for the Aug 12 Penang state polls.
He had been Prai assemblyman since 2008.
KUALA LUMPUR: In response to Dr P Ramasamy’s resignation from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that he will seek clarification from the former Penang deputy chief minister II. During a conversation with reporters after delivering his keynote address at the 36th Asia-Pacific Roundtable on August 10, Anwar described Ramasamy as a friend and expressed his intention to understand his reasons for leaving the party. Anwar also emphasized Ramasamy’s awareness of several issues within the party.
Anwar, who is the chairman of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, expressed his hope that Ramasamy will continue to serve the public in some capacity despite his departure from the DAP. Anwar also mentioned the Madani Economy framework and expressed his desire for Ramasamy to contribute to it. Earlier reports indicated that Ramasamy had submitted his resignation letter to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow.
Prior to his resignation, Ramasamy was one of seven incumbents who were not included as candidates for the upcoming Penang state polls, which will take place on August 12. Ramasamy had served as the Prai assemblyman since 2008. His departure from the party signifies a significant shift in the political landscape in Penang, and the DAP will need to navigate these changes prior to the election. Ramasamy’s resignation has sparked speculation and discussion about the reasons behind it, particularly considering his long-standing tenure in the party.
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