Anwar minta Loke pertimbang semula hasrat letak jawatan

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has asked Loke Siew Fook to reconsider his decision to partake in the conditional pardon for former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Anwar stated that Transport Minister Loke should not be held responsible for the decision of the Federal Territory Commission for Mercy because it was not made by him. "Why Loke?

Everyone should step down. Who suggested this? Why does he want to step down? He is not at fault," he said according to Harian Metro. The Prime Minister met the media while traveling on a high-speed train from Shanghai to Hangzhou, China. Anwar also emphasized that DAP should not bow to political pressure to see the unity government as unstable.

He stated that further discussions with Loke will take place soon to hear a formal explanation, while urging him to withdraw the decision. Anwar respects Loke's and DAP's consistent stance against kleptocracy and corruption, but this stance makes it difficult for them to face the mercy commission's decision. "I leave space and do not want to rush due to respect for his decision," he said.

Last week, the Federal Territory Commission for Mercy granted Najib the opportunity to serve the remainder of his sentence in his home under the condition that the former Prime Minister pays a fine of RM50 million. Anwar said that the issue and viewpoint on this matter have already been conveyed to Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, including the strong stance of Attorney General Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar at the commission's meeting.

However, he reminds all parties of the limitations of executive power under the Constitution because the final decision is within the purview of the Agong. Anwar also rejects allegations of compromise or secret pact with Umno leadership regarding this issue. He stressed that the utmost priority of the government at this time is to responsibly drive the nation, maintain political stability, respect the relations with the Malay royal families, and stimulate economic growth.

He also appealed to the people, regardless of their race, to continue to uphold the principle of loyalty to the nation.