Anthony Loke: Don’t be surprised if some Selangor DAP leaders stand for national election in other states

Muhammad Yusry

9 November 2024 at 11:48 pm·1-min read

SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — The Selangor DAP has lots of budding political talents, the ruling party’s secretary-general Anthony Loke said today.

He hinted that the DAP central leadership might move some of them outstation for the next general election due to the limited number of federal seats allocated to the Pakatan Harapan (PH) component party.

“We are not pushing out anyone, but there is a natural process. Some leaders, after a

certain age, they have to choose to retire, to pass the baton to younger leaders

and the good thing about us right now is that we are seeing a lot of young blood in the party. Especially here in Selangor, there are a lot of talents in Selangor.

“There are so many good candidates but the number of parliamentary seats is just limited,” he said in a press conference after opening the Selangor DAP Convention 2024 at the Ideal Convention Centre here.

He added that Selangor DAP can easily place 10 candidates in the general election, but only four are up for grabs.

The DAP currently holds four parliamentary seats in Selangor: Bangi, Damansara, Puchong and Klang.

Loke said that Selangor DAP plays a pivotal role as a hub to develop talents before going up the ranks.

“You won’t be surprised if some leaders active in Selangor will contest in other states,” he said.

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