SHAH ALAM – Newly minted DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook is confident that his appointment as one of the top leaders has ushered in a new era for the party.
This comes as outgoing secretary-general Lim Guan Eng assumes the role of national chairman, while Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo will maintain his position as national deputy chief.
Also, recently retired Lim Kit Siang has been given the honorary position as party mentor.
In his first public address as DAP sec-gen, Loke said the Pakatan Harapan component has entered its third generation of leadership since its formation in 1965.
He added that a breath of life in the party will only bring about a more glorious era for the party.
“The first generation of leaders such as Lim Kit Siang, and second-generation leaders like Lim Guan Eng, are making way for the younger talents within the party, such as myself, who can lead with a fresh leadership style,” he said, after the party’s congress meeting at the IDCC Convention Centre, here, today.
He added that he is committed to ensuring that powers within DAP are united in their shared goal of elevating the party to its highest potential.
Loke, who is Seremban MP, also expressed his intention to lead the party in an inclusive manner by ensuring that every individual part of the party, regardless of their position, are given the space to contribute based on their respective abilities.
“Future central executive committee (CEC) meetings will see more appointments being made as we form additional bureaus so that every leader can play their role under the designation of specific tasks,” he said.
“DAP members will also be provided the chance to volunteer their services to the party.”
Loke also expressed gratitude to previous party leaders who had built the party up to its current state.
Loke’s appointment was announced after he gained 1,625 votes out of 2,179 during the party polls, placing him in third place behind Gobind, and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Meanwhile, the national vice-chairmans are Teluk Intan MP Nga Kor Ming, Chow Kon Yeow, Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen, Ipoh Barat MP M. Kula Segaran, and Seputeh MP Teresa Kok.
Holding the post of deputy secretary-generals are Johor DAP chief Liew Chin Tong, Batu Gajah MP V. Sivakumar, and Raub MP Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji.
Although Sivakumar and Tengku Zulpuri did not make it to the top 30, they were appointed to their posts in the CEC.
Other co-opted CEC members are Ayer Keroh MP Khoo Poay Tiong who was appointed assistant national organising secretary, Kota Kemuning assemblyman V. Ganabatirau, who was appointed assistant national publicity secretary, and Syahredzan Johan was appointed as a committee member.
The full list of DAP CEC members are:
National chairman: Lim Guan Eng
Deputy national chairman: Gobind Singh Deo
Vice-national chairman: Nga Kor Ming; Chow Kon Yeow; Chong Chieng Jen, M. Kula Segaran, Teresa Kok
Secretary-general: Anthony Loke Siew Fook
Deputy secretary-general: Liew Chin Tong; V. Sivakumar (co-opted); Tengku Zulpuri (co-opted)
National treasurer: Fong Kui Lun
Assistant national treasurer: Ng Sze Han
National organising secretary: Sim Chee Keong
Assistant national organising secretary: Ng Suee Lim; Khoo Poay Tiong
National publicity secretary: Teo Nie Ching
Assistant national publicity secretary: Yeoh Tseow Suan; V. Ganabatirau (co-opted)
International secretary: Jannie Lasimbang
Assistant international secretary: Kasthuri Patto
Political education director: Wong Kah Woh
Assistant political education director: Wong Shu Qi
Committee members: Tan Kok Wai; Lim Lip Eng; Lim Hui Ying; Alice Lau Kiong Yieng, Chan Foong Hin, Ronnie Liu, Tan Hong Pin, Young Syefura Othman, Teo Kok Seong, Su Keong Siong, Wu Him Ven, and Syahredzan Johan (co-opted) – The Vibes, March 20, 2022
