Future of Penang more important than any individual, says Loke
The DAP leader says any member who contests against the party as an independent candidate will have his or her membership automatically revoked.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke yesterday said that the future of Penang was more important than any individual.
"We have to convince the people that DAP and PH (Pakatan Harapan), along with the unity government, will definitely deliver betterment to Penang.
"So any DAP members who contest against the party as independent candidates will automatically (have) their memberships revoked and the action will be taken as per DAP’s constitution," he told reporters in Kuala Lumpur.
He was commenting on Kampung Jawa Autocity DAP branch chief David Marshel’s resignation from the party and his decision to contest as an independent in the state election on Aug 12.
Marshel had already submitted his resignation letter, he said, and as such, had the right as a citizen to contest under any other party or as an independent at any place.
Penang, Selangor, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Negeri Sembilan will hold their state elections simultaneously on Aug 12, along with the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election, with nominations today and early voting on Aug 8.
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