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Anthony Loke

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Yang Berhormat Tuan
Loke Siew Fook
MP
陆兆福
Loke in 2024
Minister of Transport
Incumbent
Assumed office
3 December 2022
MonarchsAbdullah
Ibrahim
Prime MinisterAnwar Ibrahim
DeputyHasbi Habibollah
Preceded byWee Ka Siong
ConstituencySeremban
In office
21 May 2018 – 24 February 2020
MonarchsMuhammad V
Abdullah
Prime MinisterMahathir Mohamad
DeputyKamarudin Jaffar
Preceded byLiow Tiong Lai
Succeeded byWee Ka Siong
ConstituencySeremban
6th Secretary-General of the
Democratic Action Party
Incumbent
Assumed office
20 March 2022
Deputy
See list
National ChairmanLim Guan Eng
(2022–2025)
Gobind Singh Deo
(since 2025)
Preceded byLim Guan Eng
State Chairman of the
Democratic Action Party of Negeri Sembilan
In office
2004 – 10 August 2026
DeputyGunasekaren Palasamy
Secretary-GeneralLim Guan Eng
(2004–2022)
Himself
(2022–2026)
National ChairmanKarpal Singh
(2004–2014)
Tan Kok Wai
(2014–2022)
Lim Guan Eng
(2022–2025)
Gobind Singh Deo
(2025–2026)
Preceded byWong Yauk
Succeeded byArul Kumar Jambunathan
2nd Parliamentary Leader of the
Democratic Action Party
In office
11 July 2018 – 20 March 2022
Secretary-GeneralLim Guan Eng
Preceded byLim Kit Siang
Succeeded byNga Kor Ming
Youth Chief of the
Democratic Action Party
In office
6 December 2008 – 9 December 2012
Secretary-GeneralLim Guan Eng
DeputyLee Ying Ha
Preceded byNga Kor Ming
Succeeded byTeo Kok Seong
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Seremban
Incumbent
Assumed office
5 May 2013
Preceded byJohn Fernandez
(PR–DAP)
Majority12,553 (2013)
30,694 (2018)
30,841 (2022)
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Rasah
In office
8 March 2008 – 5 May 2013
Preceded byGoh Siow Huat
(BN–MCA)
Succeeded byTeo Kok Seong
(PR–DAP)
Majority13,151 (2008)
Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly
for Chennah
In office
5 May 2013 – 1 August 2026
Preceded bySiow Chen Pin
(BN–MCA)
Succeeded bySiow Kong Choon
(BN–MCA)
Majority1,098 (2013)
1,155 (2018)
2,200 (2023)
Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly
for Lobak
In office
21 March 2004 – 5 May 2013
Preceded byKhoo Seng Hock
(BN–MCA)
Succeeded bySiow Kim Leong
(PR–DAP)
Majority1,842 (2004)
6,928 (2008)
Personal details
BornLoke Siew Fook
(1977-04-28) 28 April 1977 (age 49)
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
PartyDemocratic Action
(since 1994)
Other political
affiliations
See list
SpouseNg Chi Ling
EducationSt. Paul's Institution
Alma materNational University of Malaysia (BSc)
University of Malaya (MPA)
OccupationPolitician
Websitelokesiewfook.blogspot.com

Anthony Loke Siew Fook[a] (born 28 April 1977) is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Minister of Transport since December 2022, having previously held that position from 2018 to 2022 under Mahathir Mohamad. He has been the 6th Secretary-General of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) since March 2022, and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Seremban since May 2013.

Born in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Loke holds a Bachelor Degree of Science in Development Science. He served as the MP for Rasah from March 2008 to May 2013, and Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Chennah from May 2013 to August 2026, as well as Lobak from March 2004 to May 2013.

He was State Chairman of DAP Negeri Sembilan from 2004 to 2026, when he resigned following that year's state election where he failed to defend his seat. He has held a number of other party leadership roles, and was also the Leader of the Opposition in Negeri Sembilan.

Early life and education

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Anthony Loke Siew Fook was born in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. He was educated at St. Paul's Institution and Seri Ampangan High School. He graduated from National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 2000 with a Bachelor Degree of Science (BSc) in Development Science.[1]

His grandfather, Loke Ching Fatt (Chinese: 陸禎发) is the owner of the Loke Ching Kee (Chinese: 陸禎記) restaurant where the now famous Chinese New Year dish yee sang became popular.[2][3] He presented a history book on the dish in an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz on 31 January 2020.[4]

Anthony Loke is a Buddhist.[5]

Political career

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Loke joined the DAP in 1994 at the age of 17,[6] the minimum age required to become a member.

He made his electoral debut in the 2004 Negeri Sembilan state election, contesting in Lobak. He won the contest and was re-elected in 2008.[6]

Following his victory in 2004, he was elected to the DAP's Central Executive Committee (CEC), and has been a member of this body since. He was also appointed the party's director of political education.[6]

In the 2008 general election, Loke was elected to the Dewan Rakyat representing Rasah, and became secretary of the party's political education bureau.[6]

In 2012, he was appointed the party's organising secretary.[6]

In the 2013 general election, he contested in Chennah and Seremban at the state and federal level respectively, winning in both.[6]

He successfully defended his two seats in the 2018 election, following which he was appointed Minister of Transport by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. He lost his position in federal government as a result of the 2020–2022 Malaysian political crisis.

Loke was appointed the party's 6th Secretary-General replacing Lim Guan Eng in the party's 2022 national congress. He also received the highst number of votes in the election to the party CEC.[7][8]

In the 2022 general election, he successfully defended his Seremban seat. Following the formation of a coalition government under Anwar Ibrahim, Loke was returned as Minister of Transport.

He was re-elected in the 2023 Negeri Sembilan state election but was defeated in the 2026 Negeri Sembilan state election, prompting his resignation as Chairman of DAP Negeri Sembilan.[9] The party's disappointing performance in three successive state elections, including Sabah and Johor, has led to questions over the party's continued participation in the government frontbench.[10]

Election results

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Parliament of Malaysia[11][12][13][14][15][16][17]
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2008 P130 Rasah Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP) 34,271 61.87% Yeow Chai Thiam (MCA) 21,120 38.13% 56,654 13,151 78.56%
2013 P128 Seremban Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP) 45,628 53.12% Yeow Chai Thiam (MCA) 33,075 38.52% 87,617 12,553 85.64%
Abd Halim Abdullah (BERJASA) 6,866 8.00%
John Fernandez (IND) 221 0.26%
Bujang Abu (IND) 83 0.10%
2018 Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP) 55,503 60.45% Chong Sin Woon (MCA) 24,809 27.02% 93,254 30,694 84.65%
Shariffuddin Ahmad (PAS) 11,506 12.53%
2022 Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP) 63,920 51.85% Mohd Fadli Che Me (PAS) 33,076 26.83% 124,729 30,844 79.32%
Wong Yin Ting (MCA) 24,584 19.94%
Mohamad Jani Ismail (PEJUANG) 1,336 1.08%
Izat Lesly (IND) 373 0.30%
Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly[11][12][13][14][15][16][17]
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2004 N11 Lobak Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP) 5,991 59.08% Khoo Seng Hock (MCA) 4,149 40.98% 10,338 1,842 70.87%
2008 Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP) 9,244 80.00% Siow Koi Loon (MCA) 2,316 20.00% 11,714 6,928 77.26%
2013 N01 Chennah Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP) 5,128 55.99% Siow Foo Wen (MCA) 4,030 44.01% 9,372 1,098 83.75%
2018 Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP) 5,031 50.91% Seet Tee Gee (MCA) 3,876 39.22% 10,051 1,155 82.94%
Jamalus Mansor (PAS) 975 9.87%
2023 Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP) 5,888 61.49% Rosmadi Arif (BERSATU) 3,688 38.51% 9,576 2,200 65.80%
2026 Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP) 5,038 46.80% Siow Kong Choon (MCA) 5,726 53.20% 10,764 688 74.64%

Honours

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Honours of Malaysia

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References

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  1. ↑ "Anthony Loke infographic". Bernama. 21 May 2018. Archived from the original on 21 May 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "撈生出處掀爭議‧陸志就：無人能證實撈生來源‧芙蓉40年代已有魚生". Sin Chew Jit Poh. Sin Chew Jit Poh. 30 January 2012. Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  3. ↑ Chew, Amy (16 May 2021). "Malaysian-Chinese politician's surprising link to a popular raw fish salad". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "七彩鱼生创办人后裔 陆兆福与森王室成员捞生". E-Nanyang (in Simplified Chinese). 31 January 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Interview on 标题党总部 Ep.07".
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Anthony Loke named minister of transport". Malay Mail. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "Gobind receives highest votes in DAP polls". The Star. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  8. ↑ "Loke elected new DAP secretary-general". FMT. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  9. ↑ "Malaysia's Anthony Loke quits as Negeri Sembilan DAP chief after poll loss". South China Morning Post. 4 August 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  10. ↑ Yusof, Iman Mutaqqin; Daniele, Ushar (3 August 2026). "Three strikes, DAP's out? Loss in Malaysia's third state poll rattles coalition". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  11. 1 2 "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  12. 1 2 "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
  13. 1 2 "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 14 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  14. 1 2 "my undi : Kawasan & Calon-Calon PRU13 : Keputusan PRU13 (Archived copy)". www.myundi.com.my. Archived from the original on 31 March 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  15. 1 2 "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum ke-13". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 21 March 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  16. 1 2 "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  17. 1 2 "Federal Government Gazette, Results of Contested Election Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Negeri Sembilan" (PDF). Election Commission. Retrieved 13 June 2018.[permanent dead link] Percentage figures based on total turnout.

Notes

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  1. ↑ simplified Chinese: 陆兆福; traditional Chinese: 陸兆福; Cantonese Yale: Luhk Siuh-fūk; pinyin: Lù Zhàofú; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lio̍k Tiāu-ho̍k. In this Chinese name, the family name is Loke (陆). In accordance with custom, the Western-style name is Anthony Loke and the Chinese-style name is Loke Siew Fook.
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