KUCHING: Kota Sentosa Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, has issued a strong rebuttal against recent criticisms from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), labelling them as distorted and baseless.
He accused the opposition party of prioritising personal attacks over mature and constructive political dialogue.
Yap said the DAP continues to deflect from its own shortcomings by making unfounded accusations.
He criticised the party’s repeated use of diversionary tactics rather than taking accountability for their inconsistencies and failure to contribute meaningfully to governance.
“DAP’s presence in Sarawak’s political scene has historically been more destructive than constructive.
“Their so-called ‘supervision’ or ‘check and balance’ has in truth been a pattern of political obstructionism, where emotion and provocation take precedence over policy and progress,” said Yap through a press statement today.
“Rather than contributing ideas, the DAP thrived on incitement and divisive actions that can only be likened to political termites eroding the pillars of governance,” he said.
Yap went on to highlight how debates in the recent Sarawak State Assembly sitting were frequently derailed by DAP representatives, accusing them of politicising key initiatives and undermining efforts to govern effectively.
He also criticised DAP’s opposition to major state development projects such as the new Kuching International Airport, the Deep-Sea Port, and the government-funded charter flights.
He described their stance as opportunistic and devoid of any constructive alternatives.
According to him, DAP’s frustration with Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS’) electoral strength reveals a clear disrespect for the democratic choices made by Sarawakians.
“Instead of taking responsibility, DAP blames the system,” Yap said, adding that the people have repeatedly shown preference for stability and development over political gamesmanship.
He further accused the opposition party of lacking ideological consistency, citing DAP’s history of forming alliances with former adversaries like Tun Dr Mahathir and UMNO when politically convenient.
This, he said, has eroded public trust.
He urged DAP to abandon “toxic politics” and instead contribute sincerely to Sarawak’s progress.
Until then, he asserted, the people will continue to reject the party’s divisive approach and defend the unity and development they have chosen.
