Nilai rep Arul Kumar is new Negri DAP chief, says Loke
J. Arul Kumar has been unanimously elected as the new DAP chief for Negri Sembilan, succeeding Anthony Loke. Loke highlighted the appointment as a testament to the party's multiracial identity despite its majority-Chinese membership.
Why it matters
The leadership change is significant for the internal dynamics and public perception of the DAP in Malaysian politics.
SEREMBAN: Nilai assemblyman J. Arul Kumar has been elected Negri Sembilan DAP chief, says Anthony Loke.
The DAP secretary-general said the decision was made unanimously by the state committee during its meeting on Monday (Aug 10) morning.
"Before the committee members named their choice, I had said that I will abstain from voting to remain impartial.
"I am glad that the committee members have appointed Arul as he has proven to be a good and credible leader," he told reporters after chairing the meeting.
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