KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Newly-appointed DAP National Chairman Gobind Singh Deo has vowed to prioritise efforts to strengthen the party’s foundation and direction.
He expressed his gratitude and readiness to serve in the new role, stating: "Honoured to lead, ready to serve."
"I am truly humbled to be appointed as DAP’s new National Chairman by my fellow Central Executive Committee (CEC) members.
"Let us continue working hard to deliver what the people expect from us. Let us move forward, together," said Gobind, who is also the Digital Minister, in a Facebook post today.
Yesterday, the Damansara MP secured the highest number of votes in DAP's CEC elections, held in conjunction with the party’s 18th National Congress at the Ideal Convention Centre in Shah Alam.
4,203 party delegates from 1,650 branches attended the one-day congress to vote for 30 CEC members for the 2025-2028 term.
Following his victory, Gobind was officially named DAP National Chairman, succeeding Lim Guan Eng, who was appointed DAP Advisor.
Seremban MP cum Transport Minister Anthony Loke retained his position as DAP Secretary-General for a second term.
Meanwhile, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming was appointed Deputy Chairman.
The newly elected National Vice Chairmen are:
- Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen
- Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching
- Selangor DAP Chairman Ng Suee Lim
- Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan
- Nilai MP J. Arul Kumar
Additionally, the following leaders were appointed Deputy Secretaries-General:
- Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong
- Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh
- Ramkarpal Singh
— Bernama
