{
  "id": 10607971,
  "title": "Loke says will stay as transport minister until Najib house arrest begins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/loke-says-will-stay-as-transport-minister-until-najib-house-arrest-10607971",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T04:08:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/29/loke-says-will-stay-as-transport-minister-until-najib-house-arrest-begins/236960"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anthony Loke Siew Fook, the secretary-general of the DAP, announced on September 29 that he will continue serving as transport minister until former Prime Minister Najib Razak begins his house arrest. Following a discussion with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim about the matter, Loke submitted his resignation letter to the Prime Minister. Loke specified that his resignation would take effect upon Najib's return home, tying his departure directly to the commencement of the house arrest. During the meeting, Anwar had emphasized that Najib should remain in house arrest until the arrangement was fully implemented. Loke acknowledged his uncertainty about the exact date of Najib's release but highlighted that his decision to stay in office is contingent upon that event. The DAP, including other ministers, will continue to serve in the federal unity government. In a recent decision, Malaysia's King granted a conditional pardon to Najib, allowing him to serve the remainder of his six-year prison term under house arrest until August 23, 2028, provided he pays a RM50 million fine. Najib was initially sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in the SRC International case in August 2022.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Anthony Loke Siew Fook today said that he will stay on as transport minister until former...",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Loke's resignation to take effect when Najib returns home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/lokes-resignation-to-take-effect-when-najib-returns-home",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:01:35.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Loke says will stay as transport minister until Najib house arrest begins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/loke-says-will-stay-as-transport-minister-until-najib-house-arrest",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:08:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Loke says resignation to take effect when Najib starts house arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/loke-says-resignation-to-take-effect-when-najib-starts-house-arrest",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:17:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Loke tenders resignation as minister, says last day is 'when Najib goes home'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/loke-tenders-resignation-as-minister-says-last-day-is-when-najib-goes",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:22:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Loke Submits Resignation, To Take Effect When Najib Returns Home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/general-loke-submits-resignation-to-take-effect-when-najib-returns",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:34:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "My resignation takes effect when Najib returns home – Anthony Loke",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/my-resignation-takes-effect-when-najib-returns-home-anthony-loke",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:41:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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