Yeap's move was deemed disrespectful, particularly among older Malaysian Chinese. After the incident, the quarrel with Lim Kit Siang and subsequent exit from the DAP, Yeap's political prominence gradually faded. His other attempts to launch new parties were never as successful as the DAP.
Yeap's actions were seen as disrespectful by older Malaysian Chinese. After his dispute with Lim Kit Siang and departure from DAP, Yeap's political standing declined. His subsequent endeavors to establish new parties did not achieve the same level of success as DAP.