DAP Melaka Retains Party Leadership Without a Contest
MELAKA, Nov 24 (Bernama) – Melaka DAP has retained the party leadership without a contest for the second consecutive time since 2021.
Consensus among Party Members
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the move was the result of consensus among party members who agreed to nominate 15 names to form the list of state-level committee members without any contest.
"Although this convention should have had an election, all the candidates contesting reached an understanding not to hold it," Loke said, adding that since only 15 candidates were contesting, whoever was nominated will form a new state committee.
New Committee Members Appointed
The new committee members will meet this evening to determine the chairman, deputy chairman and other positions. Loke announced that four new faces were also appointed to the new committee: Lim Han Siang, Teng Wen Jie, Teow Lee Yen, and Wang Yi Long.
Existing Committee Members
The 11 existing committee members are S. Chandru, Ayer Keroh assemblyman and Deputy Speaker of Melaka State Assembly Kerk Chee Yee, Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong, and Koh Bee Ting. Additionally, Banda Hilir assemblyman Leng Chau Yen, Kota Laksamana assemblyman Low Chee Leong, Lui Poh Siong, Mohd Najib Rebu, Poh Chiou Shya, former Gadek assemblyman G. Saminathan, and Kesidang assemblyman and state Exco for Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs Allex Seah Choo Chin.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the DAP Melaka leadership election was held without a contest, with the party members reaching an agreement to nominate 15 names to form the list of state-level committee members. The new committee members will meet this evening to determine the chairman, deputy chairman, and other positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why did the DAP Melaka leadership election not go ahead as planned?
A: The party members reached an understanding not to hold an election, with 15 candidates contesting.
Q: Who is the new committee chairman?
A: The new committee chairman has not been announced yet, as the committee members have not met to determine the positions.
Q: What are the roles of the new committee members?
A: The new committee members will determine the chairman, deputy chairman, and other positions at their meeting this evening.