WITH just hours to go for the highly anticipated DAP central executive committee (CEC) elections tomorrow, insiders claim numerous 'last minute' compromises are being proposed.
Apparently, a fusion 'cai dan' (fusion menu) has been drawn which has gotten the blessings of leaders from Perak, Selangor, Penang and Johor.
Under this fusion menu agreement, insiders say there is a strong possibility that Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying may not make it to the CEC.
Instead, the compromise is that she be later reappointed into the CEC under the DAP Wanita quota.
"There are four major factions in the party now. One led by Lim Guan Eng, the others by Nga Kor Ming, Anothony Loke and Steven Sim.
"All these leaders want their man in the CEC and there must be sacrifices.
"So, as a last minute compromise, there are some casualties who have been promised to be rewarded later," revealed the insider.
He claimed that this fusion menu was a last minute compromise to ensure there is no serious infighting within the party.
"The stakes are extremely high this time around mainly because DAP is now part of the ruling government.
"Back then, when it was in the Opposition, there was not so much intensity and focus on the CEC,".
Another insider also said there has been some last minute power brokering which may work out well for the party.
However, he said the odds were still stacked against Guan Eng as many members were determined to see a 'diety send-off'.
"Guan Eng has overstayed ... he was secretary-general for 18 years, then chairman and is now embroiled in some court cases.
"The delegates want changes and in their minds, only names like Loke, Nga and Sim are the future.
"There are also many other capable, young leaders in the party and they should be given a fair chance also," added the insider.
He said the delegates respected and appreciated the decision by several older DAP leaders who opted to withdraw from the CEC race to make way for the younger ones. - March 15, 2025
