Key facts
- Anthony Loke resigned as Negeri Sembilan DAP chief following the party's loss in the state election.
Malaysia's Anthony Loke quits as Negeri Sembilan DAP chief after state poll loss
IN SHORT
Anthony Loke has resigned as the chief of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) in Negeri Sembilan following the party's poor performance in the recent state elections. The DAP will vote on August 16 on whether its leaders should continue to serve in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration.
Key Numbers
August 16date for DAP leadership vote
five ministersDAP cabinet members
seven deputy ministersDAP deputy cabinet members
13 yearsLoke's tenure in state legislature
Who's Involved
Anthony Loke
Transport Minister and DAP Secretary-General, resigned as Negeri Sembilan DAP chief
Democratic Action Party (DAP)
Key party in Malaysian ruling bloc facing leadership decision
Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysian Prime Minister
↳ Why This Matters
The DAP's decision on its participation in the government could impact the stability of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration, especially given recent electoral setbacks and concerns over reform commitments.