KUALA LUMPUR: The loose opposition coalition as we know it has ceased to exist.
This was the conclusion reached by the DAP top leadership after it met yesterday to discuss Pas’ move to sever ties with the secular party on June 6.
“As Pakatan was formed by three parties (PKR, DAP, and Pas) based on consensus, Pas’ motion to sever ties with DAP has effectively killed off Pakatan.
“Pakatan, therefore, ceases to exist,” DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said in a statement today.
Lim said DAP would work towards establishing a new coalition with PKR and other opposition-friendly groups.
He also said the cessation of Pakatan would bring about several changes to the Selangor state government.
"DAP will support Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali to reframe the state government with a new, functioning coalition based on Pakatan's common policy framework."