Anwar to reach out to Ramasamy over quit announcement


KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will seek former Penang deputy chief minister II Dr P Ramasamy's clarification over his resignation from DAP.

"Ramasamy is a friend. I will get his views (on his resignation). He understands about several problems in the party (DAP)," Anwar said when met after delivering his keynote address at the 36th Asia-Pacific Roundtable here on Thursday (Aug 10).

Anwar, who is Pakatan Harapan chairman, also expressed hope that Ramasamy would continue to serve the people in some capacity.

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"I hope he will continue to contribute to the Madani (Economy framework)," Anwar said.

Earlier, it was reported that Ramasamy had submitted a letter of resignation to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow.

Ramasamy was among the seven incumbents dropped as candidates for the Aug 12 Penang state polls.

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He had been Prai assemblyman since 2008.

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