{
  "id": 10670665,
  "title": "[UPDATED] Why single out Loke when corruption is real problem, asks Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/updated-why-single-out-loke-when-corruption-is-real-problem-asks-anwar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T09:38:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1543909/updated-why-single-out-loke-when-corruption-real-problem-asks-anwar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has questioned why Anthony Loke, the nation's Transport Minister, was singled out for potential resignation over his letter requesting the same. Anwar stated that the real issues at hand are corruption and plunder, not Loke's resignation. He told reporters at a conference that the problem lies with corruption and robbery, not whether Loke should leave his post. Anwar defended Loke's work, saying he saw no fault in his performance as a minister. The Prime Minister also expressed doubt about how the country plans to handle corruption, while emphasizing the need to focus on the broader issue rather than Loke's resignation.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has questioned why Anthony Loke was being singled out over his offer to resign as transport minister.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Why single out Loke when corruption is real problem, asks Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/why-single-out-loke-when-corruption-is-real-problem-asks-anwar",
        "published": "2026-09-29T09:38:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Anwar to hold further talks with Loke on resignation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/anwar-to-hold-further-talks-with-loke-on-resignation",
        "published": "2026-09-29T09:59:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "He is doing a good job; why should Anthony Loke resign? – Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/he-is-doing-a-good-job-why-should-anthony-loke-resign-anwar",
        "published": "2026-09-29T10:04:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "What does this country want? Anwar questions focus on Loke's exit over corruption",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/what-does-this-country-want-anwar-questions-focus-on-lokes-exit-over",
        "published": "2026-09-29T12:02:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}