Ong saw the 'writing on the wall', says analyst over 'no contest' decision


PETALING JAYA: Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming's decision not to offer himself as a candidate in the coming 15th general election is seen as a shift in his party - DAP's direction before polls, say political analysts.

Universiti Sains Malaysia political science expert Prof Dr Sivamurugan Pandian said that Ong's decision may be due to the backlash he received last year from certain party leaders and grassroots.

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