TWO Central Executive Committee (CEC) members of the DAP, Syahredzan Johan and Young Syefura Othman, are determined to reach out to more young Malays in an effort to attract them to join the party.
According to them, efforts to gain Malay support must continue as Malay membership in the DAP currently stands at less than 10 percent.
“As members of the CEC, we will continue striving to engage with the Malay community and to strengthen support across all ethnic and religious groups,” said Syahredzan at a joint press conference at the DAP headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
“In recent years, more and more young people, including young Malays and women, have shown interest in the DAP, with some having already joined the party as members,” he added.
Efforts to encourage new membership, including from the Malay community, will be further strengthened, as long as these individuals uphold the principles and struggle of the party.
In the party’s recent election, Syahredzan, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bangi, won the post of DAP Vice Chairman, while Young Syefura was elected as Assistant National Publicity Secretary.
Both are Malay leaders elected to the DAP CEC for the 2025–2028 term, with Syahredzan receiving 2,065 votes and Young Syefura securing 1,943 votes.
Previously, Syahredzan stated his commitment to continuing his role as a “party ambassador” in efforts to garner greater support from the Malay community.
Acknowledging that it is no easy task, Syahredzan expressed confidence that it is not impossible for the DAP to build trust among Malays, who traditionally have not supported the party.
He also noted that both he and Young Syefura were given the opportunity by delegates to serve on the DAP CEC, despite Malay representation in the party being under 10 percent.
“This shows that even though Malay delegates or members make up less than 10 percent, the delegates at the recent congress still gave both of us the opportunity to lead and be part of the CEC,” he said.
“It demonstrates that our delegates do not view matters through the lens of race or religion. They assess whether a candidate is suitable and capable of elevating the party to greater heights,” he added. —Apr 8, 2025
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