CEC decision on Anthony's resignation is final, must be respected – Hannah
The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) has issued a final directive requiring its members to respect the decision for Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook to tender his…
Source: Kosmo Online · September 22, 2026 at 11:10 PM · AI-assisted report
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PUTRAJAYA, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) has issued a final directive requiring its members to respect the decision for Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook to tender his resignation.
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Hannah Yeoh, the Deputy Secretary-General of the DAP CEC, stated on Tuesday that the CEC is the party’s highest decision-making body, and its ruling on the matter is definitive.
Yeoh made the remarks during a press conference following the announcement of the 2026 Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Deepavali Bazaar in Putrajaya. She emphasized that the CEC held an extensive meeting on Saturday, during which various proposals and viewpoints were heard. However, she declined to disclose specific details of the internal deliberations, noting that such discussions remain confidential within the CEC.
The resignation of Loke, who serves as the party’s Secretary-General, is a direct response to the DAP’s reaction against the house arrest order imposed on former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. When asked if she felt similar pressure and would take comparable steps, Yeoh reaffirmed the necessity of adhering to the CEC’s collective decision.
She clarified that while Loke is stepping down, other DAP ministers and deputy ministers will remain in the Unity Government, a position previously reported by Loke.
Yeoh, who also serves as the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), addressed questions regarding the Pardon Board’s potential disclosure of recent meeting minutes. She declined to provide further comment on that specific development. The CEC’s decision underscores the party’s internal hierarchy, where the central committee holds ultimate authority over strategic political moves, including ministerial appointments and resignations.
The move signals a significant shift in the DAP’s political stance following the legal actions against Najib. By framing Loke’s resignation as a mandatory party directive rather than a personal choice, the CEC aims to present a unified front. Yeoh’s insistence on respecting the "final decision" highlights the strict disciplinary structure within the party, ensuring that individual actions align with the collective strategy of the highest governing body.
The party’s leadership has thus set a clear precedent for handling future political crises, prioritizing organizational cohesion over individual ministerial tenure.
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