They said the move had sparked public polemics and heightened scrutiny, particularly given Kulasegaran’s role as Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms). "We also wish to confirm that there has been no party decision to express any inclination on this issue. "As such, any act of solidarity towards Arun Doraisamy does not represent DAP’s position. Kulasegaran had earlier denied being present in court when activist Arun was charged at the Jawi Magistrate’s Court in Penang on Tuesday with allegedly stirring racial and religious tensions. Kulasegaran said he had only briefly met the activist outside the court complex to advise him to place his trust in the legal process.

Source: The Star March 19, 2026 02:33 UTC