The actions of three state assemblypersons and a Member of Parliament from Malacca DAP who resigned from the party is a manifestation of internal problems and crisis of confidence being faced by the opposition party.

"I was informed three assemblypersons and a Member of Parliament from Malacca have quit the party," said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said this was because the DAP leadership was now receiving opposition from within.

According to him, the people as a whole must make their own analysis on the reliability of their elected representatives from DAP following this latest development.

"We know the conspiracy through this temporary political marriage... the people must understand it," he said at a media conference after attending a gathering with Rela volunteers at Lundu Community Hall about 80km from Kuching City in Lundu today.

"We hope the people can judge for themselves about what is going on among them (DAP), and their performance as elected representatives, who can only boast but cannot provide effective services," he added.

Earlier in his speech at the function, which was also attended by Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg, he expressed gratitude to the state government in providing an additional allocation of RM16 million to Rela.

Ahmad Zahid urged all the 345,000 Rela personnel throughout Sarawak to fully support Abang Johari who was serious in continuing the leadership of the late Adenan.

He also reminded voters to come out to cast their votes in the Tanjong Datu state by-election on Feb 18 as a sign of affection and admiration for the leadership of the late Adenan as well as to fully support his replacement.

Adenan's widow, Jamilah Anu is Barisan Nasional's choice to contest in this by-election.

- Bernama