Johor DAP reps to resolve Malaysian Dream ‘misunderstanding’ in tonight’s meet

(MM) – The DAP national leadership has called for an adhoc meeting of all its Johor leaders tonight, following its state chief Dr Boo Cheng Hau’s (pic) unexpected criticism against the party’s “Malaysian Dream”.

In a statement here, DAP publicity secretary Tony Pua said he was shocked at Dr Boo’s disapproval at the campaign, which was started by party veteran Lim Kit Siang during the latter’s campaign for the Gelang Patah seat earlier this year.

Pua said Dr Boo had only raised the matter for the first time at his press conference yesterday, but never brought it up previously during any of the central executive committee (CEC) meetings since May 2013.

“The mere thought that such a movement, which does not benefit any single individual in the party, constitutes an abuse of power by Lim or any other leader, is just illogical and mind-boggling.

“The DAP leadership is sincere in wanting to resolve the differences which Dr Boo may have with the other party leaders and seek to have this matter resolved internally,” Pua said in the statement.

According to The Star daily, Dr Boo had said that the Malaysian Dream movement was announced without any prior CEC discussion or approval.

Today, Pua said Dr Boo’s remarks would mean the campaign required official “CEC approval”, calling it a move which Dr Boo would disapprove as it would mean “dogmatic control by the central leadership over its leaders”.

Pua stressed that the “Malaysian Dream” launched in Gelang Patah did not require any major mobilisation of party resources.

“The party leaders view Dr Boo’s grievances seriously and want to take immediate steps to resolve this matter.

“We will be calling for a meeting of all state leaders to meet after tonight’s fund-raising dinner by DAP Simpang Renggam in Johor where both Lim and Dr Boo will be present.

“We hope that with the attendance of all state elected representatives and leaders, as well as the participation of Lim and Dr Boo, any misunderstandings or differences can be communicated in an open and frank fashion and this matter can be resolved in an amicable fashion,” Pua said.

The “Malaysian Dream” movement, with its secondary projects, “Impian Sarawak” and a subsequent “Impian Sabah”, are campaigns which are supported by Malaysians of all walks of life, Pua said today.