Negeri sembilan: Negeri Sembilan DAP will retain more than half of its incumbent representatives as candidates in the upcoming state election as it seeks to maintain its impressive record of winning every seat it has contested since 2013.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke stated that the party's candidate list is now in its final stages and an announcement will be made within the next few days. He highlighted the party's intention to introduce several new faces in the election as it aims to defend the 11 seats it secured in the last state election.

Loke emphasized, "The candidate list will be announced early to give them time to make preparations and familiarise themselves with the constituencies they will contest, particularly the new candidates. Any elected representative who is replaced must assist and support the new candidate to ensure victory and maintain the party's strength," during a media briefing after launching the Lobak Electronic Screen at Dataran Lobak.

Previously, Loke, who also serves as Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman, confirmed his candidacy for the Chennah seat in the upcoming election. The announcement follows Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun's declaration of the dissolution of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly, effective June 5, to pave the way for the state election, which must occur within 60 days.

The 2023 Negeri Sembilan state election saw the formation of the state government by Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) after winning 31 of the 36 seats. PH secured 17 seats, BN captured 14 seats, and Perikatan Nasional won five seats. Negeri Sembilan became the second state to dissolve its legislative assembly after Johor did so on June 1.

Loke also mentioned that Johor DAP has yet to finalize its full list of candidates.