Chow also expressed relief that 10 DAP assemblymen have denied being involved in an alleged plot to deny him a second term as Penang chief minister.

“My focus now is to prepare to score a massive victory for the (Penang) state elections through the solid cooperation between PH and Barisan Nasional.

“And to this end, I urge everyone, whether they’re from DAP or other PH components or other parties in the unity government, not to give our enemies the opportunity to play up issues that will affect support for our candidates,” he told reporters at an event in Juru, Bukit Mertajam.

Yesterday, the 10 DAP assemblymen claimed that reports of the alleged plot were an attempt to sow discord in the party to distract them from serving the people and the state.

The assemblymen, which included DAP chairman and Air Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng, said the party would decide on the candidates for the upcoming state polls and also the chief minister’s post.

Earlier today, Lim warned party leaders and members to refrain from making public statements related to posts and candidates for the coming state elections.

He said the party would take action against those who refuse to listen or ignore the warning.