'Why join a Chinese party like DAP?'

Newly-minted Kelantan DAP chairperson Zaid Ibrahim will be meeting the people from Kampung Chap in the East Coast state this weekend.

The former law minister was born and raised in this kampung, which sits in the district of Bachok. The district is also the birthplace of political bigwigs such as former minister Mustapha Mohamed and Umno secretary-general Annuar Musa.

Zaid told Malaysiakini that he is expecting some tough questions, such as those wanting to know his reasons for joining DAP, which is perceived as a “Chinese party” despite its multiracial composition.

“I hope to be able to deal with the issue by telling them that if they all join me, then DAP will not be...