The DAP is prepared to hold a re-election for its central executive committee (CEC) "under protest".

"In view of how the (Registrar of Societies, or ROS) directive was given to us at a time when the 14th general election (GE14) can be held anytime, DAP is ready to hold a re-election for its CEC under protest without forfeiting our rights to legal action, if needed..." read DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok from the party's letter to ROS, which she submitted to the ROS' headquarters in Putrajaya this morning.

ROS had in its letter to the party on July 17, addressed Kok as the DAP national organising secretary - a post she helmed from 2008 to 2012...