DAP national chairman Karpal Singh regrets that two party leaders had accepted the Datukship awards bestowed on them by their respective Rulers, reported Nanyang Siang Pau.
He said Perak DAP chairman Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham and Selangor Assembly Speaker Datuk Teng Chang Khim's acceptance of the award had put the party in an “awkward spot”.
“Their acceptance was not in line with the party's stand and principle as only party members who had retired or were not politically active are allowed to accept titles,” he said.
Ngeh and Teng were conferred titles in 2008 and 2010 respectively.
Asked if their refusal would be perceived as an insult to the Rulers, Karpal said it was the party's stand and therefore, would not be deemed an insult.thestar.
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