Loke: DAP braces for tougher General Election

KUALA LUMPUR: Anthony Loke, DAP's secretary-general, has warned that the party must brace itself for a more challenging general election as the political landscape changes due to alliances between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN). Recent agreements between the two coalitions in Johor, Negri Sembilan, and Melaka have created significant obstacles for DAP and its Pakatan Harapan (PH) partners.

Loe emphasized that the party cannot afford to become complacent and must bolster its organization ahead of the 16th general election (GE16). At the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territories DAP annual convention, Loe stressed the importance of unity and strengthening the party alongside its partners in Pakatan Harapan. He urged members to intensify preparations and focus on defending their parliamentary constituencies, particularly in Kuala Lumpur where the party aims to retain all five seats it won in the 15th general election (GE15).

DAP holds five of the 11 parliamentary seats in the Federal Territories, and Loe emphasized the need to defend these seats while supporting PH partners in retaining theirs. The party's performance in the recent Sabah, Johor, and Negri Sembilan elections, where it suffered significant losses, has prompted a reassessment of its electoral strategies.

Loe acknowledged that DAP leaders have become targets of political attacks and online satire but urged members to remain focused on delivering improvements for the public.