Kuala Lampur, Aug. 17 -- AUG 17 - DAP chairman Gobind Singh Deo has called for several important institutional reforms to be expedited, including amendments to the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) and the Peaceful Assembly Act by the end of 2026.

There is nothing inherently objectionable about these reforms.

Indeed, many have been central to the reform agenda of Pakatan Harapan for years.

The objectives are legitimate. The strategic method, however, deserves much greater care.

DAP has decided overwhelmingly to remain in the Unity Government for the remainder of the parliamentary term. Having made that decision, the party must recognise its strategic implications.

It has chosen to pursue reform from within a compl...