Teo Nie Ching, the Johor DAP chairman, revealed she participated in campaigning for Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates during the 2024 Mahkota by-election. This unusual move involved waving the BN flag, which she described as a “weird” experience. Teo explained the decision was a deliberate effort to demonstrate the sincerity of her party, DAP, following a shift in the political landscape. The aim was to prove DAP’s commitment to working with its former rivals after forming a unity government. This action was intended to dispel any doubts about DAP’s intentions and build trust with BN. Teo’s account highlights the complexities of coalition politics and the strategies employed to foster cooperation between previously opposing parties. The by-election served as a testing ground for this new political dynamic.