KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19 -- DAP veterans Tan Kok Wai and Fong Kui Lun have announced they will not contest the Central Executive Committee (CEC) election at the party's 18th National Congress on March 16.
The two long-serving members of parliament for Cheras and Bukit Bintang, respectively, said their decision to step aside was driven by a desire to pave the way for younger leaders while expressing full confidence in the party's current leadership.
"After dedicating half a century to championing the ideals of DAP, we take pride in witnessing its transformation from a long-standing opposition party to a key partner in the coalition government," they said in a joint statement today.
Tan and Fong said DAP is well-positioned for the future, wit...