The decision was among eight resolutions put up by state DAP secretary Cha Kee Chin and adopted unanimously by the 270 representatives at the one-day convention.

The delegates agreed that the government should speed up the process of formulating new policies and improving  existing ones so that they are aligned with the “Malaysia Baru” (New Malaysia) spirit; and to call out any statement or action by irresponsible parties attempting to spread racial and religious discord which could threaten the harmony among Malaysians.

Also passed was an expression of full support for the decision of the DAP central leadership that nominations for awards and medals should only be made for party members who had retired from service as elected representatives or council members; and that all DAP elected representatives and government servants are not allowed to make applications for government land.

The three remaining resolutions passed comprised the positive reception of the federal government’s decision to modify the reach of the East Coast Rail Link project so that relevant states could reap economic benefits from the mega project; an exhortation to the Attorney-General’s Chambers to expedite the cases against individuals involved in epic scandals under the previous government; and a call on the government to find an appropriate solution regarding the situation of stateless children.