Did Transport Minister and DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke become an unexpected “God of Fortune”? Sports Toto’s 4D first prize on Sunday, October 11, 2026, went to 2224 — a number some party members reportedly picked by combining his 22 years as Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman with the party’s 24th annual state convention.
According to China Press, the combination brought winnings to some members who had placed bets on the number.
The Negeri Sembilan DAP held its 24th annual convention on October 11, its first since Loke announced his departure as state chairman. What began as a day of party affairs ended with an unexpected lottery coincidence.
How “22 Years + 24th Convention” Became 2224
Loke had led Negeri Sembilan DAP since 2004, serving as state chairman for 22 years before recently handing over the position to J. Arul Kumar.
During his tenure, the party grew from holding just the Lobak state seat to participating in the state administrations formed following the 2018 and 2023 elections, first under Pakatan Harapan and subsequently as part of the unity government.
Some members combined the length of his tenure with the convention’s edition number to form 2224, using it as inspiration for their lottery purchases.
By coincidence, that exact number emerged as Sports Toto’s 4D first prize that evening.
Party Members from Bahau Reportedly Won
China Press reported that some party members from Bahau were understood to have won after betting on the number, prompting light-hearted remarks that Loke had “brought them a windfall”.
The report did not disclose how many people won, how much they bet or the individual prize amounts. The remarks referred to the number coincidence; Loke did not personally distribute any cash or lottery winnings.
A Party Convention with an Unexpected 4D Twist
At the convention, Loke also said he would not contest a state committee position at the next party election, marking another step in his transition away from the state leadership.
For the members who won, “22 years” and the “24th convention” now carry an extra significance. However, the result was a coincidence: numbers inspired by news events do not have a higher probability of winning.
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