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  "id": 15375876,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/18/dap-reps-who-fail-to-meet-kpis-will-be-dropped-says-loke"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook has announced that party representatives who fail to meet their key performance indicators (KPIs) could be dropped as candidates in future elections. Speaking at the Perak DAP convention in Ipoh, Loke stated that elected representatives must serve with integrity and discipline while remaining fully committed to their constituencies. The KPIs cover aspects such as public service, attendance, duties in their constituencies, participation in party activities, and efforts to strengthen the party at the grassroots level. Loke believes the strict monitoring system implemented by the party has been effective, citing the active and responsible performance of DAP's elected representatives in Perak. However, if any representative fails to meet the expectations, they will not receive a surat watikah, the candidate appointment letter, for future elections. The monitoring system is nationwide, though each state can establish its own evaluation mechanism. Loke emphasized that the system aims to encourage representatives to perform better and meet public expectations, while also warning those whose performance falls short of the risk of being dropped as candidates. He assured that the party will continue to refine the system to address any shortcomings and ensure it benefits the public.",
  "summary": "The party secretary-general says they will not be considered for future elections if they do not serve with integrity and discipline.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:58:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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-15377836",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:04:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Loke: DAP reps who fail to meet KPIs risk not being renominated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/loke-dap-reps-who-fail-to-meet-kpis-risk-not-being-renominated",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:49:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}