Stop Questioning Our Stand On Constitutional Fundamentals Says Dap

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 Its vice-chairman Syahredzan Johan reminds all parties that DAP has always upheld provisions on the federation’s religion and the Bumiputeras’ special position.
DAP vice-chairman Syahredzan Johan (left) was responding to Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki saying DAP would be unable to amend the relevant constitutional provisions even if it had a two-thirds majority in the Dewan Rakyat.PETALING JAYA: DAP vice-chairman Syahredzan Johan has urged all parties to stop questioning his party’s stand on fundamental constitutional provisions, particularly on Islam as the federation’s religion and the special position of the Bumiputeras
Responding to a statement made by Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Syahredzan maintained that DAP had always upheld, respected and defended these fundamental provisions in the Federal Constitution.
He said this included the Malay language as the national language, the nation’s system of parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, and the rights of other races and communities in the country.
“This stand has been reiterated many times by our party leaders, and also by delegates at our congresses. It was repeated again at our 18th national congress in March.
“DAP has no intention or agenda to amend or change these fundamental matters in the Federal Constitution. This guarantee has been repeatedly stated.
“I urge all parties, whether friend or foe, to stop questioning DAP’s stand on these fundamental matters under the Federal Constitution,” Syahredzan said in a statement.
The Bangi MP said DAP’s struggle was for a Malaysian Malaysia, adding that this was in line with the constitution.
Earlier, Asyraf sought to assure that the special position of the Malays and Bumiputeras were safeguarded under the unity government, saying DAP would be unable to amend the relevant constitutional provisions even if it had a two-thirds majority in the Dewan Rakyat.
This is because amending these Articles would require the consent of the Conference of Rulers, he said. - FMT

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