As the tragic death of former DAP political aide Teoh Beng Hock nears its 16th anniversary, the party now finds itself embroiled in a new public dispute with his family, sparked by what they describe as "insulting remarks" from a senior party leader.

The controversy has led to a swift apology from DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and a detailed seven-point rebuttal from Beng Hock’s sister, Lee Lan.

The latest contention began on July 12, when DAP treasurer Ngeh Koo Ham claimed Lee Lan was...