Malaysia still in political ‘uncharted territory’ eight years after 2018 - Anthony Loke
MALAYSIA remains in search of a lasting model of governance eight years after the collapse of its decades-old political order, with political parties continuing to navigate shifting alliances, competing interests and electoral calculations, Transport...
Malaysia continues to navigate uncharted political territory eight years after the 2018 political upheaval, as parties grapple with shifting alliances and electoral calculations, Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated. Loke, who is also the secretary-general of the DAP, noted that the political landscape has undergone numerous permutations and recalibrations since the collapse of the previous political order.
"We are still trying to find a permanent model of governance in Malaysia," Loke emphasized, noting that political parties and politicians continue to make strategic decisions based on their prospects of winning elections and remaining in power. Loke highlighted the ongoing challenge of reconciling his roles as DAP secretary-general and a Cabinet minister in the Unity Government, which comprises former political rivals.
Despite the fluid political environment, he maintained that DAP's positions remain unchanged, but the party must operate within the constraints of a unity administration. Loke acknowledged that major decisions would be referred to the DAP Central Executive Committee to ensure a common position, while also noting that political parties must remain sensitive to electoral interests.
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