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Anthony Loke steps down as Negeri Sembilan DAP Chairman
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Anthony Loke steps down as Negeri Sembilan DAP Chairman

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Anthony Loke Siew Fook resigned as Negeri Sembilan DAP Chairman after 22 years, taking responsibility for failing to retain the Chennah state seat.
  • Despite the DAP winning nine out of 11 contested seats in the state election, Loke felt it was the right time for new leadership.
  • He will focus on his role as DAP Secretary-General and support the new state leadership.

DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke Siew Fook announced his resignation as the Chairman of DAP Negeri Sembilan, a position he held for 22 years since 2004. The Seremban Member of Parliament stated that his decision stems from a sense of responsibility following his failure to retain the Chennah state seat in the recent Negeri Sembilan state election.

I have decided to step down as DAP Negeri Sembilan Chairman because I feel there is a responsibility for my failure to retain the Chennah state seat in the recent election.

— Anthony Loke Siew FookExplaining the reason for his resignation.

Loke acknowledged that while DAP Negeri Sembilan secured victory in nine out of the 11 seats they contested, he believes this is the most appropriate moment to appoint a new state chairman after his long tenure. He plans to convene a meeting of the DAP Negeri Sembilan Committee soon to facilitate the selection of a new chairperson from the existing committee members.

Speaking to reporters after a Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting at the DAP National Headquarters, Loke reiterated that this personal decision was made without external pressure, even though some party leaders urged him to remain in his post. "This is my personal decision. After 22 years leading DAP Negeri Sembilan, I feel it is time to hand over this responsibility to other leaders," he said.

This is my personal decision. After 22 years leading DAP Negeri Sembilan, I feel it is time to hand over this responsibility to other leaders.

— Anthony Loke Siew FookStating the personal nature of his decision and the timing.

Anthony Loke had represented the DUN Chennah constituency since 2013 but lost his bid for re-election to MCA candidate Siow Kong Choon by a majority of 688 votes. This press conference marked his first public appearance since his electoral defeat. Loke noted that DAP Negeri Sembilan had only won two seats when he first took leadership in 2004, highlighting the party's growth and strengthened position over the years. He affirmed his commitment to focusing on his duties as DAP Secretary-General and providing support to the new state leadership.

I will focus on my duties as DAP Secretary-General and continue to support the new state leadership.

— Anthony Loke Siew FookOutlining his future role within the party.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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