BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 11 — Penang DAP chairman Steven Sim Chee Keong said it is not easy for DAP to uphold its ideals and principles while serving as part of the unity government.
Especially under a coalition involving nearly 20 political parties with differing views. He said some election promises may not yet be fully implemented due to practical limitations in governance.
But stressed this does not mean the government has failed to deliver. “No government is perfect. If six or seven out of ten things are completed.
There may still be several unfinished,” he said during the DAP Youth Congress held in conjunction with the party’s 60th anniversary celebration.
Sim, who is also Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister, defended the right of DAP Youth members to participate in demonstrations.
Saying young leaders must be allowed to preserve their idealism and fighting spirit. He revealed he had rejected calls from senior leaders to stop youth members from joining protests.
Sim also stressed that DAP must remain principled to win public trust, while continuing its three key missions in Penang — strengthening the economy.
Protecting the state’s multicultural identity and building a compassionate society.
