Loke blames slander, personal attacks for Chennah defeat
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KUALA LUMPUR: DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke blamed personal attacks and slander as among the reasons for his failure to defend the Chennah seat in the Negri Sembilan election.
From the original report
Loke, who lost the Chennah seat by about 600 votes, described the contest and campaigning for the Aug 1 polls as the toughest challenge of his 22-year electoral career.
He said unfounded allegations were seized upon by his opponents to fuel a false narrative.
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- Aug 3, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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