DAP members are allowed to go to Indera Kayangan but are barred from assisting other parties in their by-election campaign, said party disciplinary committee chairperson Chong Eng today.

According to her, the DAP central executive committee's decision on Dec 30 last year does not restrict members from going but they must observe the directives not to contest or assist in the campaign of any party.

The Jan 19 by-election in the northern state of Perlis was called following the death of incumbent Khor Tiang Lee, who was also the state MCA chief, last month.

Barisan Nasional will be represented by retired school headmistress and Perlis Wanita MCA chief Oui Ah Lan while Keadilan is expected to field retired school teacher Khoo Yang Chong.

Asked if the party will take disciplinary action against DAP member of parliament for Nibong Tebal, Goh Kheng Huat, who has insisted on going to Indera Kayangan, Chong replied:"It will depend on what he does there."

"As long as Goh adheres to the two (directives), it is fine," said Chong, who is also the MP for Bukit Mertajam.

She said Goh was the only DAP member who had so far openly declared his intention of going.