DAP votes to stay in Malaysia's ruling coalition, easing pressure on Anwar

PoliticsParty holds referendum to decide after three state election defeatsAnthony Loke, secretary-general of Malaysia's Democratic Action Party, one of the members of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition, speaks to delegates at the party's annual congress on August 16 at the Putrajaya International Convention Center. (Photo by Norman Goh)NORMAN GOH and AHMAD MUSTAKIMAugust 16, 2026 20:15 JSTPUTRAJAYA, Malaysia -- Malaysia's Democratic Action Party (DAP), a key member of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition, voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to remain in the government, easing immediate concerns over the stability of the administration as speculation builds over an early general election following drubbings in recent regional polls.