Loke undur lambang akauntabiliti DAP, tapi perlu tindakan susulan pulih persepsi
Namun penganalisis Azmi Hassan berkata pengunduran Loke Siew Fook sebagai pengerusi DAP Negeri Sembilan tidak akan beri kesan positif.
Loke Siew Fook has claimed personal responsibility for the performance of DAP in the recent Negeri Sembilan by-elections, stating that this move reflects accountability for regaining public support. However, analysts believe that this action requires further measures from the party to restore confidence and support among the electorate.
Meanwhile, Azmi Hassan sees the resignation as a way for DAP to regain public trust and restore its image, but doubts it will have a positive impact given the party's failures in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. Azmi argues that the responsibility for DAP's decline lies with all leaders, who must work to change the party's perception, particularly regarding allegations of dominance.
In the recent by-elections in Johor, DAP lost four seats, compared to 10 that they gained four years ago, while in Negeri Sembilan, they lost two seats out of 11, including the DUN Chennah position held by Loke before losing it this weekend. "The problem with DAP is the excessive dominance and arrogance of the party's image, in addition to not demonstrating success as part of the government," Azmi tells FMT.
Last week, Loke announced the relinquishing of the DAP Negeri Sembilan presidency he held for 22 years and was responsible for the party's performance in the PRN, which took place this weekend. Syaza from Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) notes that Loke's resignation does not indicate a crisis within the party, as it does not pressure him to relinquish the position.
Instead, it highlights the accountability culture practiced by the party, and sees it as a move for the party to take responsibility and restore public confidence. Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri of Global Asia Consulting believes that Loke's decision to step down from the state position opens the door for new leadership. He notes that the move sends a message that the position is not an individual's right, but a responsibility that must be accountable when failures occur. "Loke has set a new standard. The question now is when the next one will step down?"
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