Democratic Action Party
Coverage of Democratic Action Party in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysia’s Anthony Loke quits as Negeri Sembilan DAP chief after state poll loss
Anthony Loke resigned as Democratic Action Party's Negeri Sembilan chairman after the party retained nine seats in the recent state election. He stated that new leadership should take over the state chapter.
- In Malaysia’s Johor, Chinese voters prize affordability over politics
In Malaysia’s Johor state, Chinese voters prioritize affordability over political affiliations. A service worker in Skudai observes infrastructure projects by Chinese companies, but economic benefits have not yet reached him ahead of the state election.
- Is Johor ready for new power balance? Malaysia’s Loke implores voters to curb BN dominance
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke urges voters in Johor to reduce Barisan Nasional (BN) dominance to achieve a better power balance, aiming to strengthen ties with Singapore. He leads the Chinese-majority Democratic Action Party (DAP), part of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition.
- Ethnic rifts flare in Malaysia as Johor polls threaten stability of Anwar’s unity coalition
Ethnic divisions are intensifying in Malaysia ahead of the Johor state election, with the Malay-nationalist Barisan Nasional challenging the Chinese-majority Democratic Action Party. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition faces instability as political rivals within his government clash.