The DAP Central Executive Committee (CEC) at its meeting on 18th July 2016 has unanimously decided to postpone the party election in order for the party to be fully focused on the preparations for the 14th General Election.
The current CEC’s term of office runs until 29th September 2016. However, under Clause VIII (1) of the Party Constitution, the CEC shall have the powers to postpone the Party Congress for a period not exceeding eighteen months should their convening fall on a date within two years of the date Parliament shall, in accordance with Article 55(3) of the Federal Constitution, stand dissolved.
Although there will be no party election this year, a National Conference is scheduled to be held on 4th December.