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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has lauded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's diplomatic strategy, crediting it with protecting Malaysia's interests in the global arena and reinforcing the nation's international standing.
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Negeri Sembilan DAP Wanita chief Nicole Tan has defended Transport Minister Anthony Loke's suitability to lead the party in the state, arguing that recent electoral losses should not be attributed solely to his leadership amid a broader political realignment.
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Johor DAP has pledged full support for secretary-general Anthony Loke to remain party leader following Pakatan Harapan's setback in the Negeri Sembilan state election, where the coalition secured 11 seats against BN-PN's combined 18.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has dismissed the significance of pre-election opinion polls in the Negri Sembilan race, emphasizing that voter decisions at the ballot box will ultimately determine the election outcome.
Barisan Nasional claimed 18 of 36 seats in Negri Sembilan's state assembly election, inflicting a significant defeat on Pakatan Harapan. High-profile casualties included DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and caretaker Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.
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Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has lost his Linggi seat to Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Mohd Faizal Ramli in the 16th state election. Transport Minister Anthony Loke also relinquished his Chennah seat.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke is campaigning intensively in Chennah, the largest Negri Sembilan state constituency, where Chinese voters comprising 44% of the electorate are crucial to his chances against rival John Siow Kong Choon.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed shock at the intensity of personal attacks directed at DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke during the Negri Sembilan state election campaign, raising questions about campaign conduct standards.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke's grip on his Chennah seat in Negri Sembilan hangs in the balance as DAP stages an unprecedented show of force across the state, with challenger John Siow Kong Choon emerging as a formidable contender.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected Umno's claims that he lacks the qualifications to serve as Pakatan Harapan's menteri besar candidate for Negeri Sembilan, characterising the criticism as partisan attacks.
Pakatan Harapan is adapting its campaign approach across different constituencies in Negeri Sembilan, recognising that voters in each area have distinct concerns requiring targeted strategies.
DAP's Anthony Loke says the Negeri Sembilan election campaign should centre on party policies and offerings rather than personal attacks, aligning with PM Anwar's call for discipline among Cabinet members.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has made traffic compliance and road safety mandatory for all participants in the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, warning against dangerous practices including riding on vehicle tailgates.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke will defend his Chennah state seat against BN-backed MCA Youth chief Siow Kong Choon in Negeri Sembilan's state election, with polling scheduled for August 1.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled Pakatan Harapan's lineup for the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election, confirming Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun will contest Linggi while DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke defends Chennah.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected accusations that the party dictates government policy, insisting that all federal and state-level decisions are made through collective discussion among coalition partners including UMNO and PKR.