Summary
- DAP wants two major reforms decided in Parliament in October.
- They cover the AG-public prosecutor separation and prime ministerial term limit.
- DAP wants equal constituency development funding legislated in Penang.
- The party is preparing for Melaka and Sarawak state elections.
KUALA LUMPUR, September 10 — DAP wants Parliament to debate and decide two major constitutional reforms during its October sitting, secretary-general Loke Siew Fook said Tuesday.
The party’s Central Executive Committee backed proposed amendments to separate the roles of attorney general and public prosecutor and introduce a term limit for the prime minister.
DAP also called on the Penang government to legislate equal constituency development allocations for all state assembly members regardless of party affiliation.
With the principle eventually extended nationwide. The party reaffirmed its commitment to remain in the federal government until Parliament’s current term ends.
DAP is also preparing to defend its seats in the upcoming Melaka and Sarawak state elections.
