THE Democratic Action Party (DAP) stands as one of Malaysia’s most significant and polarising political parties. Born in 1965 as an offshoot of Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP), it has faced a tumultuous journey marked by accusations of being anti-Malay and anti-Malay nationalism.
The motion that passed in a 210-63 vote aims to appoint a special counsel by activating the Act on the Appointment of an Independent Prosecutor. - Bloomberg
Instead of announcing a single, unified stance for Dec 10’s vote on the special counsel investigation, the ruling People Power Party announced ahead of the plenary meeting, that its 108 lawmakers would have the “freedom” to vote either in favour of or against the motion. Besides Yoon, the subjects of the special counsel investigation include: former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun; Army Chief of Staff General Park An-su, who was named the martial law commander; Prime Minister Han Duck-soo; Counterintelligence Commander Yeo In-hyung; and People Power Party Representative Choo Kyung-ho, who recently stepped down from his position as the floor leader of the ruling party.
The Act on the Appointment of an Independent Prosecutor states that the president must appoint the special counsel within three days after the committee picks the two candidates, but it does not specify a punishment for the president if he fails to meet the deadline.“Yoon could ultimately refuse to appoint the special counsel, but this would be added to the grounds for Yoon’s impeachment,” professor at Konkuk University Law School Han Sang-hie said via phone.
The Democratic Party on Dec 9 introduced a separate special counsel investigation proposal, which is initiated by the Assembly passing a specific Bill for the purpose, which the main opposition plans to put to a vote during an extraordinary plenary meeting scheduled for Dec 14. People Power Party Representative Kim Tae-ho told reporters that Han made such a proposal during a closed-door intra-party meeting around noon.
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