Anwar to meet Loke before deciding on resignation, says no letter submitted yet
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will meet Transport Minister Anthony Loke...
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim plans to meet Transport Minister Anthony Loke to discuss the contents of his impending resignation. The PM said Loke had informed him of his intention to quit following a conditional pardon for former Prime Minister Najib Razak. However, Loke has not submitted a formal resignation letter yet.
Speaking to the media in Shah Alam, Anwar expressed his desire to hear Loke's views before making any decision. He noted that Loke has consistently opposed measures that might portray the government as weak or lenient towards corruption. Anwar emphasized that he wants to meet Loke to understand his perspective. The PM mentioned that Loke informed him of his decision after chairing an emergency DAP central executive committee meeting the previous day.
Loke planned to bring the resignation letter during their meeting. Anwar also mentioned that he will be heading to Melaka while Loke will be in Shanghai.
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