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Anthony Loke's recent election defeat has triggered scrutiny within the Democratic Action Party over its longstanding practice of having senior leaders simultaneously hold state and federal parliamentary positions.
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Negeri Sembilan DAP Wanita chief Nicole Tan has backed Transport Minister Anthony Loke to remain as state party chairman, arguing that last weekend's election setback should not be attributed solely to his leadership failures.
The Democratic Action Party has graciously accepted its defeat in the Negeri Sembilan state election, committing to a thorough assessment and renewed efforts to reclaim voter confidence in the state.
Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook has ruled out DAP's departure from the Pakatan Harapan coalition, acknowledging that governing as part of a multi-party alliance necessarily slows the pace of reforms the party has long championed.
Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri contends that the Democratic Action Party no longer enjoys automatic support from non-Malay voters, pointing to the party's complete electoral collapse in Sabah as a cautionary sign for upcoming Johor elections.