{
  "id": 15350945,
  "title": "DAP reps must meet KPIs or risk being dropped from GE16 line-up, says Loke",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/dap-reps-must-meet-kpis-or-risk-being-dropped-from-ge16-line-up-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:58:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1558137/dap-reps-must-meet-kpis-or-risk-being-dropped-ge16-line-says-loke"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IPOH - DAP elected representatives are required to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) or risk losing their nomination letters for the upcoming general election, according to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke. Speaking at the 24th Perak DAP Convention in Ipoh, Loke emphasized that representatives must perform with integrity, discipline, and commitment to retain their candidacy. If they fail to meet these standards, they will not be nominated for the next election. The KPIs include community service, constituency work, party activities, organizational strengthening, and ground presence. Loke stated that DAP has implemented a stringent monitoring system to ensure all representatives deliver results for the people. He expressed confidence in the system's effectiveness, noting that Perak DAP is highly active on the ground, with elected representatives working continuously. Failure to meet the required performance levels could result in decreased chances of being nominated as a candidate. The monitoring system, while enforced nationwide, varies among states, with Perak DAP's mechanism being particularly stringent. Loke highlighted that this approach has positively impacted ground activity among representatives, ensuring they make improvements where necessary. The seat allocation among Pakatan Harapan component parties for the upcoming Melaka election has been finalized at the state level.",
  "summary": "IPOH: DAP elected representatives must meet strict key performance indicators (KPIs) or risk being dropped as candidates in the next general election.",
  "key_points": [
    "DAP reps must meet KPIs to retain GE16 nomination",
    "KPIs include community service, constituency work, party activities",
    "Perak DAP monitoring system is particularly stringent"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Linking candidacy to strict performance metrics shifts the party's focus toward measurable ground presence and ensures that only the most disciplined representatives remain eligible for future election nominations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Politics : DAP Reps Who Fail To Meet KPIs Risk Not Being Renominated - Loke",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/politics-dap-reps-who-fail-to-meet-kpis-risk-not-being-renominated",
        "published": "2026-10-18T05:28:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "DAP reps who fail performance targets risk losing candidacy in GE17, says Loke",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/dap-reps-who-fail-performance-targets-risk-losing-candidacy-in-ge17",
        "published": "2026-10-18T06:18:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "DAP reps who fail to meet KPIs will be dropped, says Loke",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/dap-reps-who-fail-to-meet-kpis-will-be-dropped-says-loke",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:04:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}