INTERVIEW | DAP is in a conundrum. Its attempt to win over Malay voters and shed its Chinese-centric image has irked certain quarters.

For example, vocal central committee member Ronnie Liu had cautioned the party not to belittle or degrade itself in the process.

In an interview with Malaysiakini, DAP's political education director Liew Chin Tong criticised those who fanned such racial sentiments and urged all leaders to close ranks.

Without mentioning names, Liew said: “Some are inciting racial anxiety and conflicts.”

According to him, this is the reason behind party veteran...