IN 2018, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook expressed his birthday wish for a change in the Malaysian government.
Despite scepticism from the MCA, his wish came true as the Pakatan Harapan (PH) defeated the Barisan Nasional (BN) in the general elections, with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad assuming the role of prime minister.
Fast forward five years, and Loke is celebrating his birthday once again, but this time as a Transport Minister under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government.
While the PH government faced collapse in 2020, resulting in Loke’s return to the opposition, it is worth noting that the 2018 regime change did bring about a significant shift in Malaysian politics.
The DAP, in a Twitter post yesterday (April 28) wished Anthony a happy birthday.
Wishing a very happy birthday to DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke today!
Did you know Anthony joined DAP at just 17-years-old, right after his SPM examinations? pic.twitter.com/5Gq5oZgtf0
— DAP Malaysia (@dapmalaysia) April 28, 2023
Loke was born in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, and was educated at St. Paul’s Institution and SMK Seri Ampangan.
Twitter users reacted to the DAP’s tweet.
User @NKumare43124672 said:
Many happy returns to you today.
You are a visionary leader and
a true inspiration to me personally.
I wish you many more years of
spreading your wisdom, which
benefits each and every one of
us for the greater good.— N.Kumaresan (@NKumare43124672) April 28, 2023
Moreover, @DeannaC60176552 said:
Hapi blessed birthday YB Anthony Loke! May you continue to change & improve Malaysia for the better everyday! U’re the best!
— Deanna C (@DeannaC60176552) April 28, 2023
Some users used the opportunity to ask the minister to look into some transportation matters.
User @anakmalaysia07 added: — April 29, 2023
Happy Birthday YB @anthonyloke minta tolong tengokkan AirAsia bang$at yang suka2 cancel dan reschedule flight orang. Saya sendiri dah 3-4 kali kena cancel/reschedule tiket flight tahun ni.
— Anak Malaysia (@anakmalaysia07) April 28, 2023
