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Andrew Chen Kah Eng is the Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Stulang state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has served legal demand letters on DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming and two others over allegations they misrepresented his comments during a recent campaign event in Negri Sembilan.
DAP has accepted the outcome of the Negri Sembilan election and pledged to rebuild, acknowledging that voters have sent a clear signal to the party about the need for renewed focus.
A senior DAP assemblyman has criticised Pakatan Harapan for failing to present voters with a compelling vision beyond its governmental role, following the coalition's defeat in the Negri Sembilan state election.
Police have opened an investigation into Jempol MP Shamsulkahar Deli following complaints by DAP leaders regarding ceramah remarks he allegedly made linking the party to an image considered disrespectful to the Sultan of Selangor.
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DAP has committed to a comprehensive review of its performance in the Negeri Sembilan state election, vowing to address voter concerns and rebuild public trust following the coalition's defeat.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has emphasised that voters, rather than pre-election surveys, will ultimately shape the outcome of the forthcoming Negri Sembilan state election.
Pahang DAP chief Lee Chin Chen has questioned whether Perikatan Nasional's election director is genuinely engaging with non-Malay voters or merely using his mixed heritage as a shield against racism accusations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed shock at the sustained personal attacks levelled against DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke throughout the Negri Sembilan state election campaign.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke faces an unexpectedly fierce battle to retain his Chennah seat in Negri Sembilan's state election, with challenger John Siow leveraging grassroots connections and fluent Malay to appeal to the constituency's shifting demographics.
A DAP MP has called for investigation into remarks allegedly made by the PN election director questioning the loyalty of Chinese and Indian Malaysians, warning such statements could fracture community relations and destabilise the nation.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has categorically rejected Umno's criticism regarding Pakatan Harapan's choice for Negeri Sembilan menteri besar, characterizing the remarks as unfounded political attacks from a rival coalition.
A political analyst suggests BN faces an uphill battle unseating DAP's Loke in a Selangor state seat, as the ruling coalition would need to draw support from PN voters to overcome the opposition's entrenched base.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has committed to steering clear of personal attacks during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, instead emphasising policy platforms and practical benefits for voters.
Pakatan Harapan should retain control of Negeri Sembilan to continue its MADANI reform programme, DAP Women's chief Teo Nie Ching said, highlighting three years of economic gains and policy improvements.
DAP's J. Arul Kumar faces an unexpectedly crowded ballot in Nilai as candidates from five political camps and one independent challenger register for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke will defend his Chennah state seat against Barisan Nasional's Siow Kong Choon in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, which began today.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Melaka chapter of DAP to delay its planned exit from the state government, emphasizing that such a move could derail ongoing developmental initiatives and compromise public welfare.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Melaka DAP to reverse its decision to withdraw from the state government, asking the party to remain and fulfill its responsibilities until the next state election.
Pakatan Harapan has announced its performance in the Johor state election, with the Democratic Action Party capturing six seats while PKR and Amanah each secured one, signalling the coalition's competitive standing in the strategically important southern state.
The Johor state election has exposed deep fissures within Pakatan Harapan, with DAP demonstrating electoral resilience while coalition partners PKR and Amanah failed to rebuild support among voters.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has challenged DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming to fulfil an earlier commitment to resign in the aftermath of Barisan Nasional's decisive victory in the recent Johor state election.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has publicly rebuked members of the Pakatan Harapan coalition and DAP party for riding motorcycles without helmets, ordering the Road Transport Department to issue compounds to violators regardless of political affiliation.
A DAP politician has challenged the Malaysian Chinese Association to publicly state whether it backs Umno's escalating campaign to secure a full pardon for former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Johor DAP chief Teo Nie Ching has questioned the rationale behind the state government's creation of appointed state assemblymen positions, citing transparency concerns as 2.7 million voters prepare for Saturday's polls.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected allegations that the party dictates government policy, insisting that all federal and state decisions are made through consensus among coalition partners.
A DAP candidate in Skudai is demanding transparency from Barisan Nasional over whether there is a secret arrangement to allocate appointed representative posts to PAS, arguing voters deserve full disclosure.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has criticised politicians who avoid sharing platforms with DAP, urging rivals to respect voters' electoral mandate and democratic legitimacy.
Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has challenged DAP leader Nga Kor Ming to resign immediately, citing controversial remarks the opposition politician made regarding the Johor state election.
DAP deputy leader Hannah Yeoh has defended election manifestos against accusations of being formulaic documents, arguing that political parties naturally converge on addressing shared national concerns.
DAP's Hannah Yeoh has pushed back against criticism that Pakatan Harapan's Johor manifesto mirrors Barisan Nasional's, arguing that shared policy commitments reflect authentic citizen demands rather than derivative politics.
Pakatan Harapan's DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has stressed that PH victories across Johor constituencies are essential for maintaining democratic checks and balances, warning against single-coalition political dominance in the state.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has called for parliament to remain a space of professionalism and mutual respect, even as politicians wage increasingly aggressive campaigns ahead of the Johor election.
Anthony Loke, the sitting Chennah assemblyman and DAP secretary-general, has signalled his readiness to contest against any challengers in the upcoming 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, reaffirming democratic values.
Lawyer Ang Woei Shang has firmly rejected defamation allegations levelled by DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, vowing to mount a robust legal challenge and exploring potential counterclaims.
DAP is fielding 17 first-time candidates across Johor constituencies in the upcoming state election, asserting that younger leaders with grassroots experience can deliver meaningful change and challenge traditional strongholds.
Police investigations into DAP politician Tony Pua continue, the Home Minister has confirmed, following 140 complaints filed over a Facebook post addressing Malaysia's constitutional monarchy system and national principles.
Barisan Nasional has set its sights on reclaiming the Penggaram seat in Batu Pahat, Johor, currently held by the Democratic Action Party. The coalition's ability to wrest control of this traditionally competitive district will prove crucial to its overall performance.
Tangkak incumbent Ee Chin Li is campaigning for his fourth consecutive term, pledging to realise the long-delayed Tangkak New District Administrative Centre. The 44-year-old DAP candidate faces a straight fight against BN's Haw Chin Teck in the July 11 Johor state election.