COMMENT | Anthony Loke has consolidated his position as secretary-general of DAP, convincingly beating back a challenge for influence and leadership by previous chairperson Lim Guan Eng, who flexed his muscles but did not have enough. How much will it change things?

For the future, one wonders what Loke will bring, but so far, looking at what he has done, it looks like he prefers to keep all his options open, taking measured steps and avoiding rocking the boat - staid and conservative.

Further into the future, there is a slew of youngsters, especially women, who are coming to the fore - Yeo Bee Yin, Hannah Yeoh, and Teo Nie Ching. But one has to wait a while to see differences and impacts if any. Could a future leader be a woman? Perhaps.