In Malaysia, DAP’s vote to stay in Anwar’s alliance secures stability – but at what cost?

On Sunday in Malaysia, the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a crucial ally of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling alliance, voted to remain in government. The decision concludes months of uncertainty regarding whether the coalition's largest party would stay in the cabinet.

The vote by the DAP secures immediate political stability for Prime Minister Anwar's administration, providing his government with vital breathing room after a prolonged period of speculation surrounding the stability of the ruling coalition.