Fadhli persoal lawatan rasmi Loke ke China

PAS Communications Director Fadhli Shaari has questioned Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook's continued presence at a high-profile official trip to China, including attending a state-level ministers' meeting, despite announcing his intention to resign from his ministerial role. Shaari noted that while legally, Loke remains a minister until the resignation process is complete, his actions raise concerns about his exit strategy.

He argued that once a minister announces their desire to resign, their subsequent actions should reflect a readiness to step down. Loe, although not yet a caretaker minister in legal terms, should exhibit the same level of caution in using his power after announcing his intention to leave. The greater the decision or commitment, the higher the level of caution required, Shaari emphasized in a statement.

Earlier, the Ministry of Transportation stated that Loke and his colleagues from China, Liu Wei, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishing a bilateral framework covering land, rail, maritime, and air transport, as well as the logistics sector. Shaari expressed concern over Loke continuing his normal ministerial schedule, including presiding over meetings and signing MoUs, despite his announcement to resign.

He questioned when the actual process of stepping down truly begins, especially after completing all his official duties. Shaari also urged Loke to hand over all major responsibilities to his replacement and ensure a smooth transition. As a DAP secretary-general, Loke recently announced his resignation as minister acting on the condition of swearing allegiance to his predecessor, former Prime Minister Najib Razak.

After attending the official trip in Beijing, Loke will return to Malaysia to handle matters related to his resignation process.