The Penang DAP has distanced itself from Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi's offensive remark referring to the low-raking local council staff as ‘kucing kurap' (small fry or insignificant staff).

State DAP chief Chow Kon Yeow said Ooi's remarks do not reflect the DAP's nor the state government's view, and appears to be a "casual remark" or Ooi's "personal view".