He was the sole candidate proposed for the post during a state committee meeting.
Four-term Nilai assemblyperson J Arul Kumar has been unanimously appointed as the new Negeri Sembilan DAP chairperson, with secretary-general Anthony Loke saying the move underscored the party’s commitment to multiracial politics.
Arul succeeds Loke, who relinquished the state chief post following his defeat in the Negeri Sembilan polls. He was the sole candidate proposed at the Negeri Sembilan DAP committee meeting this morning, and his appointment was accepted without a vote.
“I have...
Nilai assemblyperson J Arul Kumar has been appointed as the new Negeri Sembilan DAP chairperson, after secretary-general Anthony Loke relinquished his state post.
Four-term Nilai assemblyperson J Arul Kumar has been unanimously appointed as the new Negeri Sembilan DAP chairperson, with secretary-general Anthony Loke saying the move underscored the party’s commitment to multiracial politics.
Arul succeeds Loke, who relinquished the state chief post following his defeat in the Negeri Sembilan polls. He was the sole candidate proposed at the Negeri Sembilan DAP committee meeting this morning, and his appointment was accepted without a vote.
“I have confidence and trust in the new committee led by Arul because we are an experienced team that has worked together for a long time… I am confident that the new state committee can bring Negeri Sembilan DAP into a more successful era,” Loke told reporters after the meeting.
Loke said he would remain a member of the Negeri Sembilan DAP committee.
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