A former DAP assemblyperson has joined the People's Alternative Party (PAP), becoming the Penang state liaison committee chief.

In a press conference in Jawi, Tan Beng Huat said he left DAP as the party no longer prioritises its ideology.

"The party forgets its veteran leaders and have become more of a family dynasty," said the ex-Jawi elected representative.

"Its leaders have become egoistic, arrogant and proud, and this attitude is prevalent in their administration as well," he added...