{
  "id": 12838556,
  "title": "RTS Link construction unaffected by Anthony Loke resignation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/rts-link-construction-unaffected-by-anthony-loke-resignation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T09:26:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1550624/rts-link-construction-unaffected-anthony-loke-resignation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The construction of the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will continue as planned, despite Transport Minister Anthony Loke's resignation from the Cabinet, according to a press conference held in Johor Baru today. Loke stated that his decision to resign had no impact on the cross-border project, with the physical works and technical preparations being carried out by contractors and appointed operators. The spokesman for the project emphasized that all tasks are being handled by the contractors and on-site teams, while at the ministry level, they handle policy decisions and serve as the project's spokesperson. Loke resigned on September 29, citing his opposition to house arrest for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. However, he was asked to remain as transport minister for a brief period until Najib returned home.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BARU: Construction of the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will proceed as scheduled despite Transport Minister Anthony Loke's decision to resign from the Cabinet.",
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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."
}