KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 28 -- DAP has moved to correct recent media reports regarding its upcoming meeting on July 12, with party secretary-general Anthony Loke stressing that the gathering is not a special congress but a constitutionally mandated national conference.

In an interview with Malaysiakini, Loke clarified that the event has been mischaracterised by some outlets as an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) or special congress. He explained that the party is merely adhering to its constitutional requirements, which mandate a national conference every 18 months.

"What we want to hold is a national conference, which was already scheduled for this year. It is not a special congress," Loke said, emphasising that such a conference does not...