Penang DAP Chairman Heckled at Dinner for Party Veteran Lim Kit Siang
Incident Occurs at Dinner Honouring Lim Kit Siang
Penang DAP chairman Steven Sim was heckled last night at a dinner honouring party veteran Lim Kit Siang. The incident occurred when Sim was greeting supporters at the dinner, where a man believed to be an aide to national chairman Lim Guan Eng berated him with insults and called him a traitor.
Man Accuses Sim of Undermining Guan Eng
According to eyewitnesses, the man approached Sim and berated him for nearly 10 seconds, accusing him of attempting to undermine Guan Eng. However, Sim remained calm and responded with a smile, as reported by Malaysiakini.
Sim’s Unfazed Reaction
Sim, who is rumoured to be the next chief minister of Penang, did not let the insults get to him. When asked about the incident, he said that the dinner was all about Kit Siang and that "everything else is unimportant".
A Sign of Fractures within the Party?
The incident has raised questions about potential fractures within the Democratic Action Party (DAP). As a prominent figure in the party, Sim’s heckling at a dinner to honour a respected party veteran has sparked concerns about internal conflicts and power struggles.
Conclusion
The incident at the dinner has highlighted the need for unity and cohesion within the DAP. As the party prepares for upcoming elections, it is crucial for leaders to put aside their differences and work together to achieve a common goal.
FAQs
- Who was heckled at the dinner?
- Penang DAP chairman Steven Sim
- Who was the target of the insults hurled by the man?
- Steven Sim
- What did Sim say in response to the incident?
- "Everything else is unimportant"
- Who is believed to be the man who hurled the insults?
- A man believed to be an aide to national chairman Lim Guan Eng