Malaysia’s Anthony Loke quits as Negeri Sembilan DAP chief after state poll loss
Anthony Loke has resigned as the Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman following the party's performance in the recent Malaysian state election. Despite the loss, he will remain the party's secretary general and continue his duties as a member of parliament.
Why it matters
This leadership change reflects internal party accountability and strategic shifts within Malaysia's political landscape.
Democratic Action Party (DAP) secretary general Anthony Loke has announced his resignation as the party’s Negeri Sembilan chairman following its performance in the recent Malaysian state election.
Loke announced his decision after a DAP central executive committee (CEC) meeting on Monday night, saying it was the right time for new leadership to take over the state chapter.
“In the Negeri Sembilan state election that just ended, we managed to retain nine seats,” he said.
“Comparatively, we are stronger than in 2004. So I feel this is the best time for someone else to take over Negeri Sembilan DAP.”
Loke said his successor as state chairman would be chosen from among the current committee members.
He added that his resignation as state chairman was a personal decision and not due to pressure from any quarters.
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