Status quo for DAP ministers, deputies after party polls - Loke

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke stressed that Sunday's central executive committee (CEC) election outcome has nothing to do with the position of ministers or deputy ministers from the party.

Loke who is also the Seremban MP said all existing cabinet members in the party remain unchanged and there will be no reshuffle.

Loke said the DAP CEC election only involved the party's internal affairs and did not involve other parties in the federal coalition government.

“DAP leaders still represent DAP, so ministers or deputy ministers, whether they are CEC members or not, will continue to serve in their current positions.

“The party will not propose any changes to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, a reshuffle from DAP will not arise, recommendations will come from the party, it cannot be from individuals, the party will not recommend anything unless the PM wants to make changes.

“If the PM wants to make a reshuffle, of course, he will ask the party’s views as well. As the party secretary-general, I will not make any proposal to the PM to make any changes, it is the status quo,” he said.

Loke, who is the transport minister, said this to reporters after attending a meeting with community leaders and iftar which was also attended by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun in Seremban last night.

On Sunday, a total of 30 members were elected to the DAP CEC.

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo received the highest number of votes (2,785 votes), followed by Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen (2,631 votes), and Kulai MP and Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching (2,585 votes).

Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying was in the 31st spot, falling short of making it into the CEC.

- Bernama

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