{
  "id": 18461998,
  "title": "Najib's release puts Loke's resignation pledge back in focus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/najibs-release-puts-lokes-resignation-pledge-back-in-focus",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T07:12:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1572153/najibs-release-puts-lokes-resignation-pledge-back-focus"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke's resignation pledge has regained attention following the release of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak from Kajang Prison, who is now serving the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. Loke is believed to be at his office today to preside over the ministry's post-Cabinet meeting. As of 2:50pm, journalists were still waiting outside the ministry to inquire about Loke's reaction to the recent developments.\n\nOn September 29, Loke had announced his resignation letter submission to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, but was subsequently requested to continue his duties temporarily. This decision was consistent with the Democratic Action Party's opposition to Najib's house arrest. Recently, it has been confirmed by Umno that the RM50 million fine imposed on Najib has been paid at the Kuala Lumpur High Court, thereby clearing the path for the implementation of house arrest as per his conditional pardon.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke's resignation pledge has come back into focus following former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's release from Kajang Prison to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Anthony Loke’s resignation takes effect when Najib arrives home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/anthony-lokes-resignation-takes-effect-when-najib-arrives-home",
        "published": "2026-11-06T09:16:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Zahid reminds Loke of pledge to resign from Cabinet post if Najib is released for house arrest today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/zahid-reminds-loke-of-pledge-to-resign-from-cabinet-post-if-najib-is",
        "published": "2026-11-06T09:22:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}