SELANGOR, MALAYSIA February 1, 2026 – DAP emphasizes that the party does not need to “import” members from other parties, including Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), to boost membership numbers; instead, the increase in members from various ethnic groups occurs organically and carefully.**
Bangi MP and National Vice Chairman of DAP, Syahredzan Johan, in a media statement today, denied news reports claiming that DAP members had been contacted to facilitate a large-scale entry of Bersatu members into DAP.
“I feel compelled to comment on news reports suggesting that certain Democratic Action Party (DAP) members have been approached to enable a mass entry of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) members into DAP,” he said.
He stressed that National Organising Secretary DAP, Khoo Poay Tiong, has confirmed that the party has never authorized any individual to hold discussions or negotiations with members of other parties.
While DAP welcomes the participation of any Malaysian citizen, the party is not eager to pursue membership growth purely for the sake of increasing numbers.
Efforts to attract more members from diverse ethnic backgrounds, including the Malay community, will not be carried out hastily or by compromising the party’s principles.
“It will not be done by bringing in members from other parties who are disappointed with the turmoil in their own parties and are now seeking a new branch to cling to,” Syahredzan added.
The entry of Malay members, like those from other ethnic groups, has occurred organically and cautiously; the party does not need to “import” individuals from other parties merely to increase membership numbers.
He noted that this ongoing process, which has been taking place for years, has yielded results, and DAP now has Malay leaders at all levels, including as elected representatives, councillors, village heads, and grassroots leaders.
Most importantly, he said, every DAP member – regardless of race or religion – must embrace the party’s struggle and fight for the nation and the people of Malaysia.
This statement follows claims from a DAP grassroots leader in Selangor alleging that several Bersatu Selangor leaders had expressed interest in joining DAP, including suggestions of mass entry to strengthen Malay support ahead of the 16th General Election.
However, DAP’s top leadership has rejected any such approaches and reaffirmed its commitment to party growth based on values and principles, rather than mere numerical increases.
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