Book launch not an event to topple the Lims - Liu

 

DAP Sungai Pelek assemblyperson Ronnie Liu (above) has confirmed that he will attend DAP veteran Liew Ah Kim's book launch.

However, he clarified that the event has nothing to do with the so-called 'anti-Lims' movement, which is said to be gathering pace within the party.

"I promised Liew I will attend his book launch, but the event has nothing to do with the party election.

"Moreover, when Liew and the organiser invited me, they did not say it is about toppling the Lims," Liu told Malaysiakini yesterday.

The Jan 17 event is to launch a collection of bilingual poems and a memoir written by Liew, who once served as the party national publicity secretary, deputy secretary-general and vice-chairperson.

Yesterday, Malaysiakini reported that as the countdown to DAP leadership election begins, a movement to remove secretary-general Lim Guan Eng and his father, party stalwart Lim Kit Siang, from the helm has been gathering pace.

Malaysiakini also reported that the Jan 17 event may serve as an opportunity for the anti-Lims movement to build momentum before the party election, which must be held no later than June 30.

Ganabatirau won't attend the book launch

According to Liu, he had originally promised to speak at the event.

However, following the anti-Lims movement speculation, he said he is now reconsidering the decision.

V Ganabatirau

"Depends on the situation," he said when asked if he would still speak at the event.

"I will attend the event if it is not cancelled, but I will not speak anything regarding toppling the Lims," he added.

Asked specifically if he is participating in the anti-Lims movement, Liu said the question does not arise.

Meanwhile, Selangor executive council member V Ganabatirau confirmed with Malaysiakini yesterday that he has received the invitation to attend the event.

However, he said, due to other commitments, he would not be attending.

Ganabatirau also said he would not be a part of any movement going against the DAP leadership. - Mkini