Anwar to hold further talks with Loke on resignation
The prime minister says Loke Siew Fook’s performance as transport minister has been ‘very good’.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet with Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook following the latter's resignation submission, according to reports. The DAP secretary-general delivered Loke's resignation letter to Anwar, who received it while attending his colleague Dr Hasmah Ali's funeral. Anwar expressed confusion over why Loke was being pressured to resign, stating that those who have not engaged in corruption are being asked to leave their positions.
He praised Loke's work as a minister, calling it "very good," and promised to discuss the matter further with him. Loke explained that his resignation would be effective upon the release of former Prime Minister Najib Razak from prison to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. Following the DAP's central executive committee's decision, Loke will resign as a minister, but the party will retain its government positions, with other ministers staying in the Cabinet.
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