KUALA LUMPUR – Former Selangor executive councillor Ronnie Liu will officially announce his return to politics on Sunday (Aug 9), making good on his earlier pledge to re-enter the political arena after stepping away from frontline politics.
The former DAP strongman and ex-Pandamaran and will reveal both his political comeback and the party he will be joining at a press conference.
Liu, however, has kept the identity of his new party under wraps.
While he has declined to offer any hints ahead of the announcement, political observers have speculated that Sabah-based Warisan and Bersama are among the most likely destinations.
The announcement comes months after Liu told Scoop Insight podcast that he was preparing to return to active politics, insisting that he still had much to contribute despite leaving DAP.
During the podcast, Liu said he had no intention of retiring from public life and remained committed to championing issues affecting ordinary Malaysians.
He also stressed that his political journey was far from over, saying he still believed in fighting for good governance, justice and accountable leadership.
Liu was a prominent figure in DAP for decades before parting ways with the party after a series of disagreements with its leadership. He served as Selangor executive councillor and represented Pandamaran for three terms, earning a reputation as one of the party’s outspoken leaders.
His return is expected to generate interest across the political divide, particularly as parties continue positioning themselves ahead of the next general election.
All eyes will now be on Sunday’s announcement to see which platform Liu believes will offer him the opportunity to continue his political career. – August 4, 2026