In a move that has sparked intense debate, DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook has openly criticized PKR’s Fuziah Salleh for making a unilateral and premature announcement about Pakatan Harapan (PH) joining the Sabah state government on election night. But here's where it gets controversial: Loke revealed that DAP was neither consulted nor informed about this declaration, leaving them blindsided by the sudden press conference. “This was a grave misstep,” Loke stated in a recent Chinese-language podcast, “It’s embarrassing and undermines our credibility.” And this is the part most people miss: PH secured only one seat in the November 29 Sabah election—Melalap, won by a PKR candidate—while DAP lost all eight seats it contested. Meanwhile, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) emerged as the clear frontrunner with 29 seats, forming the government alongside Barisan Nasional, Upko, and five independents. So, who should have made the announcement? Loke insists it should have been GRS chairman Hajiji Noor, as the party with the most seats. “It’s not our place to declare such decisions,” he added, emphasizing the importance of protocol and respect for democratic processes. But here’s the thought-provoking question: Did Fuziah’s announcement reflect overconfidence, or was it a strategic move to assert PH’s relevance in Sabah? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—is this a case of poor coordination, or something more calculated?
