Loke finds upside in DAP setbacks as party navigates new political realities

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke views recent electoral defeats as opportunities to address challenges and potentially strengthen the party.

Loke commented on unresolved issues in Negeri Sembilan, indicating that political wins do not ensure effective governance.

Despite criticism and challenges, Loke believes DAP can regain support and play a key role in the ruling coalition.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 4 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has described the party’s recent electoral setbacks, including its defeat in Negeri Sembilan, as a “blessing in disguise”, saying the losses have exposed challenges faced by rival political blocs and could ultimately strengthen the party’s position.

Speaking in an interview with The Straits Times , the transport minister said DAP remained optimistic despite a series of disappointing election results and growing dissatisfaction among parts of its traditional support base.

Loke pointed to developments in Negeri Sembilan, where he argued that the new state administration had yet to resolve issues it had pledged to address after coming to power. He said the situation demonstrated that political victories did not automatically translate into effective governance.

His remarks come at a critical juncture for DAP, which has transitioned from being a long-time opposition party to a key component of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s federal administration. The party has faced pressure to balance its reform agenda with the realities of governing within a multi-party coalition.

Loke also addressed criticism surrounding his decision to resign from the Cabinet following the decision to allow former prime minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. While some have questioned the timing of his resignation, Loke maintained that he would leave his ministerial post once Najib fulfils the conditions attached to the arrangement, including the settlement of an outstanding RM50 million fine.

He rejected claims that the move was merely political theatre, saying the timeline had been agreed upon with Anwar when he offered his resignation.

Despite recent challenges, Loke expressed confidence that DAP could rebuild support and remain influential within the ruling coalition, arguing that cooperation and compromise would be necessary as Malaysia moves towards its next general election.

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民主行动党秘书长陆兆福认为，最近的选举失利是应对挑战、增强党实力的机会。

陆兆福就森美兰州尚未解决的问题发表评论，指出政治上的胜利并不能保证有效的治理。

尽管面临批评和挑战，陆兆福仍然相信民主行动党能够重新获得支持，并在执政联盟中发挥关键作用。

布城，10月4日讯——民主行动党秘书长陆兆福将该党近期在选举中遭遇的挫败，包括在森美兰州的败选，描述为“因祸得福”。他表示，这些失败暴露了竞争对手政治集团面临的挑战，并最终可能加强该党的地位。

交通部长在接受《海峡时报》采访时表示，尽管民主行动党在选举中屡屡失利，且部分传统支持者日益不满，但该党仍保持乐观。

陆兆福指出森美兰州的局势发展，他认为新州政府上台后承诺解决的问题至今仍未解决。他表示，这种情况表明政治上的胜利并不会自动转化为有效的治理。

他的这番言论对民主行动党而言至关重要。该党已从长期反对党转型为安华·易卜拉欣总理联邦政府的关键组成部分。民主行动党面临着如何在多党联合执政的现实情况下平衡其改革议程的压力。

陆兆福也回应了外界对其辞去内阁职务的决定所引发的批评。此前，政府决定允许前首相纳吉·拉扎克在家服完剩余刑期。尽管有人质疑他辞职的时机，陆兆福表示，一旦纳吉满足相关条件，包括支付拖欠的5000万令吉罚款，他就会辞去部长职务。

他驳斥了这一举动仅仅是政治作秀的说法，称时间表是安华在提出辞职时与他商定的。

尽管近期面临挑战，陆兆福仍表示有信心民主行动党能够重建支持，并在执政联盟中保持影响力。他认为，随着马来西亚迈向下届大选，合作与妥协是必要的。

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