Let’s wait for verdict before deciding on Guan Eng, says Chow

Let’s wait for verdict before deciding on Guan Eng, says Chow

DAP has been consistent in its stand on Lim Guan Eng over his corruption trial, says the party vice-chairman.

DAP national vice-chairman Chow Kon Yeow said if circumstances change, then the party leadership can reconsider its stand.
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DAP national vice-chairman Chow Kon Yeow said those calling for Lim Guan Eng to quit as DAP national chairman should wait for the court’s verdict on his corruption trial.

Chow, who is also Penang chief minister, said this had been the party’s stand on his predecessor from the beginning.

“I think until now, the position has remained the same.

“The party will not pursue the matter until after the trial is over,” the Penang DAP chief told reporters on the sidelines of an event here today.

When asked if DAP should set a good example by asking Lim to go on garden leave, the Penang chief minister said this matter was best left to the party leadership.

“The position remains the same. However, if circumstances change, then the party leadership can reconsider,” Chow said.

Recently, former Johor DAP chief Dr Boo Cheng Hau had called on Lim to quit his chairmanship over his corruption charges.

Lim has vigorously denied the charges, labelling them as politically motivated.

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