DAP Elects New Leadership for 2025-2028 Term
New Central Executive Committee (CEC) Leadership Lineup
SHAH ALAM: Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has been elected Vice Chairman of the new Democratic Action Party (DAP) Central Executive Committee (CEC) leadership for the 2025-2028 term.
In announcing the new leadership lineup, DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke said the Kulai MP’s selection was based on the number of votes she garnered in the election of 30 CEC members today.
Election Results
The CEC polls were held in conjunction with the 18th DAP National Congress at the Ideal Convention Centre here today.
CEC Membership
During the 2022-2025 term, Teo, who is the DAP Women’s wing chief, held the position of National Publicity Secretary.
In addition to Teo, another key election was that of Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh, the former DAP National Publicity Assistant Secretary, who was elected as Deputy Secretary-General.
Also in the central leadership lineup is DAP Women’s wing deputy chief Yeo Bee Yin, who was elected as the National Publicity Secretary. At the same time, Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman and Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi have been elected National Publicity Assistant Secretaries.
International Secretary and Assistant International Secretaries
The Pakatan Harapan component party elected Batu Kawan MP P. Kasthuriraani as the International Secretary. Lanang MP and Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng are the Assistant International Secretaries.
Assistant Director of National Political Education and Central Committee Members
Meanwhile, Sandakan MP Vivian Wong Shir Yee is the Assistant Director of National Political Education, while Johor Jaya State Assemblywoman Liow Cai Tung is among three individuals elected as DAP Central Committee members.
CEC Election Results
Earlier, in today’s CEC election, Teo was among nine women who received the highest votes to complete the list of 30 CEC members.
She secured 2,585 votes, followed by Yeo (2,503), Vivian (2,244), and Hannah (2,169). Others who received a high number of votes in the election, which involved 4,203 delegates from 1,650 branches, included Alice Lau (2,165), Liow (2,139), Young Syefura (1,943), Kasthuriraani (1,722) and Wong (1,655).
Conclusion
The newly elected DAP leadership lineup is a mix of experienced and young leaders who will work together to lead the party towards a brighter future. The selection process was transparent and fair, and we are confident that the new leadership will continue to lead the party to greater heights.
FAQs
Q: Who is the new Vice Chairman of the DAP CEC?
A: Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Communications Minister, has been elected as the new Vice Chairman of the DAP CEC.
Q: Who are the other key members of the new leadership lineup?
A: The other key members of the new leadership lineup include Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh, DAP Women’s wing deputy chief Yeo Bee Yin, Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman, Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi, and others.
Q: How was the selection process of the new leadership lineup?
A: The selection process was based on the number of votes received by each candidate in the election of 30 CEC members.