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Melaka PH chief denies DAP leaders reject royal honours over institutional objections
A senior Pakatan Harapan figure has dismissed claims that DAP leaders decline honorary titles due to opposition to the Malay sultanate system, labelling such allegations as slanderous.
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Adly Zahari, chairman of Pakatan Harapan in Melaka, has firmly rejected suggestions that DAP members refuse royal honours because of ideological objections to the institution of Malay rulers.
The politician characterised the claim as slanderous, defending the party's position and denying any fundamental opposition to the monarchy as a basis for declining such titles.
The dispute underscores broader sensitivities surrounding the constitutional role of Malaysia's royal institutions and the varied political positions within the ruling coalition on matters of state protocol and honours.
DAP's stance on accepting or declining honorary titles has previously drawn scrutiny and comment from various political quarters, with differing interpretations offered regarding the party's motivations.