No Cabinet Reshuffle Expected After DAP’s CEC Elections
DAP’s CEC Elections: A Party Matter
The outcome of the Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) central executive committee (CEC) elections will not affect the positions of ministers or deputy ministers from the party, according to its secretary-general, Loke Siew Fook. Loke, who is also the transport minister, made this statement after the party’s 18th national congress in Shah Alam, where 30 members were appointed to the CEC.
No Changes to Prime Minister’s Cabinet
Loke emphasized that DAP leaders still represent the party, and therefore, ministers or deputy ministers will continue to serve in their current positions, regardless of whether they are CEC members or not. The party will not propose any changes to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and if the prime minister wants to make a reshuffle, he will seek the party’s views as well.
Results of the CEC Elections
The 30 members appointed to the CEC include:
- Damansara MP Gobind Singh Deo, who secured the top spot with 2,785 votes
- Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen, who finished second with 2,631 votes
- Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching, who was third with 2,585 votes
- Selangor executive councillor Ng Suee Lim (2,563)
- Loke Siew Fook (2,508)
- Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin (2,503)
Upsets in the CEC Elections
Notable upsets in the CEC elections include the failure of:
- Deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying
- Firebrand Jelutong MP RSN Rayer
- Seputeh MP Teresa Kok
Conclusion
In conclusion, the outcome of DAP’s CEC elections will not lead to any changes in the party’s representation in the government. The party’s leaders will continue to serve in their current positions, and the party will not propose any changes to the prime minister’s cabinet.
FAQs
- Will the CEC elections affect the positions of ministers or deputy ministers?
No, the CEC elections will not affect the positions of ministers or deputy ministers. - Will the party propose any changes to the prime minister’s cabinet?
No, the party will not propose any changes to the prime minister’s cabinet. - What is the significance of the CEC elections?
The CEC elections are an internal matter for the party, and the outcome will not affect the party’s representation in the government.