DAP amending constitution to sack rebel MPs, assemblymen
DAP will hold a special congress on Sep 25 to amend its constitution to allow the party to sack elected representatives who do not toe the party line on major issues.
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP is planning to amend its constitution to allow the party to sack its elected representatives who do not toe the party line on fundamental issues.
At a press conference here, DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook said this was to safeguard the party from a “loophole” in the anti-hopping law.
Under the anti-hopping law passed by the Dewan Rakyat last week, an MP who is sacked by the party does not need to vacate their seat. However, this means the party loses a seat in the Dewan Rakyat.
Loke said this could lead to a situation where those intent on defecting, intentionally create problems for their parties with the hope of getting sacked.
He said DAP was concerned about elected representatives who no longer supported the party but chose to remain in the party.
“It would be worse (for DAP) if their (elected representatives) decisions were supportive of other parties (decisions and stand on issues).”
DAP will hold a special congress on Sep 25 to debate the proposed amendments to the party constitution.
MORE TO COME
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP is planning to amend its constitution to allow the party to sack its elected representatives who do not toe the party line on fundamental issues.
At a press conference here, DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook said this was to safeguard the party from a “loophole” in the anti-hopping law.
Under the anti-hopping law passed by the Dewan Rakyat last week, an MP who is sacked by the party does not need to vacate their seat. However, this means the party loses a seat in the Dewan Rakyat.
Loke said this could lead to a situation where those intent on defecting, intentionally create problems for their parties with the hope of getting sacked.
He said DAP was concerned about elected representatives who no longer supported the party but chose to remain in the party.
“It would be worse (for DAP) if their (elected representatives) decisions were supportive of other parties (decisions and stand on issues).”
DAP will hold a special congress on Sep 25 to debate the proposed amendments to the party constitution.
MORE TO COME
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