DAP 'devil' tells how he shed horns in Malay heartland
Yeo Tung Siong believes that DAP can win over the hearts and minds of Malay voters without being accused of degrading itself in the process.
In an interview with Malaysiakini, the Pekan Nanas assemblyperson recalled his personal experience with regard to Malay constituents when he first contested the Johor state seat eight years ago.
Yeo, a teacher-turned-politician, said his campaign material, which included banners of DAP's top leaders, were defaced with “horns and fangs” during the 2013 general election.
"The banners either disappeared or were vandalised.
“They were...
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