MELAKA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended DAP against race-based criticism, urging Malaysians to judge political leaders fairly rather than allowing racial sentiments to influence their choices.

He questioned attempts to portray DAP as a threat to Malay interests, citing past controversies involving Tabung Haji, Felda and 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) to challenge the criticism directed at the party.

“Was DAP responsible for the problems involving Tabung Haji? What about Felda? What about 1MDB?

“Please think carefully,” he said during the Jelajah Harapan Melaka Rumah Kita grand finale in Hang Tuah Jaya on Thursday night.