DAP denies claims of a plan to revoke Malay rights

The Democratic Action Party (DAP) of Malaysia has rejected claims of a so-called "grand plan" to eliminate the special rights of Malays, Islam, and the monarchy. This response comes after a pamphlet circulated online, supposedly suggesting major policy changes if the DAP were to come to power. The pamphlet was shared in a Facebook group with over 37,000 members. It claims that the DAP would remove Islam as the official religion, replace Malay leaders, and abolish the monarchy. The pamphlet is attributed to a former DAP official, Mohd Razali, who was expelled from the party in 2011. Teo Nie Ching, the DAP's publicity secretary, dismissed the allegations as false. She stated that if the DAP had distributed such a document, their leaders would face arrest. She reiterated that Razali had no significant role within the party and confirmed that he was no longer associated with them. A constitutional law expert has pointed out that the changes outlined in the pamphlet are highly unlikely. Joshua Wu noted that such amendments would need a two-thirds vote from Parliament and the consent of Malaysia’s Conference of Rulers, which represents the country’s royal institutions. Additionally, he emphasized that any radical changes in Malaysia's political structure would probably meet strong resistance from voters. Rising anti-Chinese sentiment in the country has made the DAP a frequent target for criticism, although the party insists it welcomes members from all races.