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Democratic Action Party platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Malaysian [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, only if they have entered the country illegally


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Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn our national flag?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

DAP>DAP  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTIncrease

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Malay language?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Malaysia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Dewan Rakyat?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes