Quit unity govt if you disagree with PMX, DAP sec-gen tells BN over dissolution call

MELAKA, Nov 11 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook has challenged Barisan Nasional (BN) to resign from the unity government, despite claiming that the coalition is unwilling to do so due to concerns over losing political clout. At a Pakatan Harapan (PH) rally in Ayer Keroh, Loke responded to BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's call for early general elections rather than an appointment to the Cabinet.

"They seek those positions because they know if they lose them, they will lose their influence as well," Loke stated, according to news outlet Free Malaysia Today. He emphasized that the authority to govern lies with the prime minister, currently Anwar Ibrahim, who maintains majority backing. Loke told those opposed to the government to "leave" if they disagree.

He resigned as transport minister on September 19 following a High Court ruling allowing former PM Najib Razak to serve the remaining portion of his sentence under house arrest. Loke argued that all parties in Putrajaya must adhere to the same political line due to collective responsibility. He criticized BN for daily attacks on the prime minister while still in government.

Addressing Melaka voters, Loke urged them to observe the situation closely and use their votes to control the situation. Melaka is set to vote on Saturday.