Malaysia

Loke to defend Chennah in Negri polls

Decision made after due consideration, says DAP chief

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 15 Jul 2023 3:51PM

Loke to defend Chennah in Negri polls
Anthony Loke says he has found that over 50% of the Malays in the Chennah state seat want him to defend the constituency. – AZIM RAHMAN/File pic, July 15, 2023

PETALING JAYA – Anthony Loke today confirmed that he would be defending the Chennah state seat in the coming Negri Sembilan election.

Loke, who is also Seremban MP, told this to reporters when met in Pekan Titi, Jelebu earlier today.

He said his decision to defend the seat was taken after due consideration.

“I found that about 90% of the Chinese community and more than 50% of the Malays in the constituency wanted me to contest and defend the seat,” he said.

This, he said, was proof that DAP leaders also received support from the Malay community.

In the last general election, Loke, who is also Negri Sembilan DAP chief, defended Chennah which he had won in the 13th general election with a 1,155-vote majority. – The Vibes, July 15, 2023

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