11-May-2026, 14:49
The Kampong Kolam branch is believed to be the first DAP branch in Penang to openly welcome the party’s secretary-general to contest in the state
DAP’s Kampong Kolam branch says DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook could strengthen the party’s electoral prospects in Penang if he contests a seat in the state at the next general election.
GEORGE TOWN: A DAP branch in Penang has passed a resolution welcoming party secretary-general Loke Siew Fook to contest in the state at the next general election.
The Kampong Kolam branch, which held its annual general meeting (AGM) yesterday, said Loke, the Seremban MP, could strengthen DAP’s electoral prospects in Penang and help “lead and propel” the state towards greater development.
The resolution was proposed by newly-elected branch chairman Ng Wei Aik, a former Tanjong MP, and seconded by branch secretary Khoo Yeong Ming. It was passed unanimously.
In a statement, Ng said Penang had long been DAP’s frontline state, and the party had never abandoned its ambition to make Penang one of its strongholds despite past setbacks.
However, Ng said the Penang DAP leadership was currently grappling with issues such as inconsistent leadership standards, factional infighting, and “money-driven political campaigning”.
He said this made it necessary to invite Loke to contest in Penang, lead the state chapter, strengthen the party’s electoral prospects, and push the state’s development forward.
The Kampong Kolam branch is believed to be the first DAP branch in Penang to openly welcome Loke to contest in the state.
The branch also passed a resolution urging party leaders to consider contesting at least 21 state seats in Penang at the next state election, up from the 19 seats contested in 2023.
Another resolution called for priority to be given to candidates with a Tanjong background for parliamentary and state seats in the area, saying they would better understand local culture, community sentiment, and grassroots needs.
A final resolution proposed limiting party members to no more than three consecutive terms in elected office, in line with the principles of leadership renewal and political regeneration.
At the AGM, Ng was returned unopposed as branch chairman after incumbent Yeoh Kok Thye stepped aside and nominated him.
Ng previously led the branch but stepped down after being elected Komtar assemblyman in 2008, saying then that he wanted to help nurture new leaders.
He returned to the branch committee after a three-year absence. He is also a former one-term Tanjong MP.
The Kampong Kolam branch, which held its annual general meeting (AGM) yesterday, said Loke, the Seremban MP, could strengthen DAP’s electoral prospects in Penang and help “lead and propel” the state towards greater development.
The resolution was proposed by newly-elected branch chairman Ng Wei Aik, a former Tanjong MP, and seconded by branch secretary Khoo Yeong Ming. It was passed unanimously.
In a statement, Ng said Penang had long been DAP’s frontline state, and the party had never abandoned its ambition to make Penang one of its strongholds despite past setbacks.
However, Ng said the Penang DAP leadership was currently grappling with issues such as inconsistent leadership standards, factional infighting, and “money-driven political campaigning”.
He said this made it necessary to invite Loke to contest in Penang, lead the state chapter, strengthen the party’s electoral prospects, and push the state’s development forward.
The Kampong Kolam branch is believed to be the first DAP branch in Penang to openly welcome Loke to contest in the state.
The branch also passed a resolution urging party leaders to consider contesting at least 21 state seats in Penang at the next state election, up from the 19 seats contested in 2023.
Another resolution called for priority to be given to candidates with a Tanjong background for parliamentary and state seats in the area, saying they would better understand local culture, community sentiment, and grassroots needs.
A final resolution proposed limiting party members to no more than three consecutive terms in elected office, in line with the principles of leadership renewal and political regeneration.
At the AGM, Ng was returned unopposed as branch chairman after incumbent Yeoh Kok Thye stepped aside and nominated him.
Ng previously led the branch but stepped down after being elected Komtar assemblyman in 2008, saying then that he wanted to help nurture new leaders.
He returned to the branch committee after a three-year absence. He is also a former one-term Tanjong MP.
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One resolution called for priority to be given to candidates with a Tanjong background for parliamentary and state seats in the area, but why then invite a NS person - balls carriers? wakakaka
Another resolution urged party leaders to consider contesting at least 21 state seats in Penang at the next state election, up from the 19 seats contested in 2023 - this is wise considering (already frigged-up) PKR may not be able to meet the coalition requirements, wakakaka
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