DAP lawmakers’ risk being dropped as party tightens KPI checks ahead of GE16

The Democratic Action Party (DAP) has tightened performance monitoring for its elected representatives ahead of the 16th General Election, according to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke. Representatives who fail to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) related to community service, constituency work, party activities, and grassroots engagement could be at risk of not being nominated for the upcoming election.

Loke emphasized that active presence in their constituencies is crucial and failure to meet these criteria may result in not being nominated. The DAP secretary-general made this announcement during the 24th Perak DAP Convention held at the Ipoh Convention Centre. Perak DAP, under state chairman Nga Kor Ming, has implemented a particularly stringent monitoring system to ensure elected representatives fulfill their duties to the public and the party.

Loke noted that this approach has been effective, with DAP representatives in Perak generally active in their respective constituencies. Continuous performance assessments are necessary to ensure elected representatives work to deliver better service and honor the mandate given to them by voters. Loke also mentioned that DAP state organizations nationwide monitor their elected representatives, although the methods and intensity of assessment may vary between states.