Kuala Lampur, Aug. 14 -- Much of the discussion ahead of DAP's congress this Sunday has focused on one question.

Should the party remain in government or withdraw?

Some see withdrawal as a necessary signal that DAP can no longer defend the slow pace of reform.

Others argue that DAP should remain, use the influence it still has from within the government.

There is also the view of what leaving the Cabinet would actually achieve if DAP continues to support Anwar Ibrahim.

On August 16, 4,264 delegates from 1,704 branches will vote and make a decision.

These are important questions. But these are not the only ones worth asking.

Far less attention has been paid to what has happened inside DAP itself during its transition from a party bu...