Did DAP sacrifice seats for Umno in past elections?

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DAP Sacrificed a Seat for Umno in a Past Election

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has clarified the party's stance on retaining incumbent seats in Selangor, stating that the party intends to continue contesting in seats they won in the previous election. He indicated that in any political cooperation, the principle should be based on incumbent seats. Loke specifically mentioned that DAP had made a sacrifice in the previous state election by ceding the Dusun Tua seat to Umno, despite having won it previously.
Adherence to Incumbent Seats Principle

Loke emphasised that for any coalition to function effectively, the division of seats should be based on who currently holds them. He stated that this principle of respecting incumbent seats is fundamental to political cooperation. This position was articulated in the context of discussions surrounding seat allocations and potential alliances.
Evidence of Past Cooperation

Addressing claims that Barisan Nasional (BN) has never collaborated with DAP, Loke expressed bewilderment. He pointed to the Dusun Tua seat as concrete evidence of DAP's willingness to compromise, having relinquished a seat they had previously won to Umno. Loke asserted that DAP was transparent with voters about working with Umno, highlighting this concession as a demonstration of sincerity.
Melaka Seat Discussions Ongoing

Regarding the situation in Melaka, Loke indicated that decisions about potential cooperation and seat distribution have not yet been finalised. He noted that BN itself has not definitively decided on working with Pakatan Harapan. Therefore, any discussions about seat allocation in Melaka remain undetermined at this stage.

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