{
  "id": 39115,
  "title": "Negeri Sembilan, Selangor DAP want Loke to stay on despite polls defeat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/negeri-sembilan-selangor-dap-want-loke-to-stay-on-despite-polls-defeat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T08:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/02/negeri-sembilan-selangor-dap-want-loke-to-stay-on-despite-polls-defeat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Democratic Action Party (DAP) has rallied behind its secretary-general, Loke Siew Fook, in the wake of his defeat in the Chennah constituency during the recent Negeri Sembilan state election. Both the Negeri Sembilan and Selangor DAP chapters have expressed their support for Loke to continue leading the party at both regional and national levels.\n\nIn Negeri Sembilan, state committee member Cha Kee Chin stated that Loke's leadership has been proven and recognised as the best in the party's history. He highlighted the significant growth of the state chapter from having only two seats in 2004 to now being respected by both allies and opponents. Kee Chin believes that Loke's leadership is crucial for navigating future political challenges and preparing for the upcoming 16th general election, despite the party's loss of its majority in the Negeri Sembilan legislative assembly.\n\nSelangor DAP chairman Ng Sze Han echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing that Loke's continued leadership is vital for maintaining stability and restoring public confidence in Pakatan Harapan. He praised Loke for taking responsibility and personally defending the Chennah state seat during the intense contest, demonstrating the credibility of a leader who was willing to shoulder such responsibility. Ng also noted that both the Chennah and Repah seats, which the party had previously won, fell to Barisan Nasional's MCA, while the People's Justice Party (PKR) won the other two seats for the coalition.",
  "summary": "The state chapters have backed secretary-general Loke Siew Fook to continue leading the party at the state and national levels.",
  "key_points": [
    "DAP supports Loke Siew Fook despite Negeri Sembilan election loss.",
    "Negeri Sembilan DAP highlights Loke's leadership growth and stability.",
    "Selangor DAP emphasizes Loke's responsibility and public confidence."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "BN-PN’s Negeri Sembilan alliance no reason to end unity govt, says Azalina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/bn-pns-negeri-sembilan-alliance-no-reason-to-end-unity-govt-says",
        "published": "2026-08-03T06:21:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Malaysia’s Anthony Loke quits as Negeri Sembilan DAP chief after state poll loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/malaysias-anthony-loke-quits-as-negeri-sembilan-dap-chief-after-state",
        "published": "2026-08-04T01:06:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}