COMMENT | There is a need to distinguish between constructive principled dissent and destructive criticism. It is out of my love for the party and the causes of our struggle that I felt the obligation to state my constructive principled dissent to the amendments to DAP’s constitution than to be part of destructive consent.

I must make it clear that my statement was not intended to challenge the validity of the decision. I will follow and abide by the amendment. However, it is my hope that my solitary reminder may assist the party to reflect and make the necessary adjustments when the next opportunity arises.

Organisations, be it in business, politics or society have realised the dangers of destructive consent and have encouraged and made it an obligation to consider constructive dissent. This was my sincere intention in making the statement...