{
  "id": 19449837,
  "title": "‘A leader must be decisive’: Loke says ‘conscience is clear’ as he reflects on time as minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/a-leader-must-be-decisive-loke-says-conscience-is-clear-as-he-19449837",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T04:52:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/11/a-leader-must-be-decisive-loke-says-conscience-is-clear-as-he-reflects-on-time-as-minister/242820"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA, Nov 11 — Anthony Loke expressed his satisfaction with his time as transport minister in a 48-minute speech at the Transport Ministry's monthly assembly and Deepavali celebrations. He reaffirmed that his resignation took effect yesterday following a court order for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest. Loke emphasized that his conscience is clear, stating that he tried his best to carry out his duties and responsibilities. He reflected on his previous and current tenures as transport minister, from 2018 to 2020 and December 2022 to November 2026 respectively, emphasizing that a key lesson he learned was that a leader must be decisive. Loke acknowledged that not all decisions would be perfect or 100% correct, but he believed that a leader's most significant worry should be when they fail to make decisions. He explained that civil servants are most concerned when a minister sits on decisions and files, not making any choices. Loke emphasized that while mistakes will occur, they should be viewed as lessons to improve the organization. He expressed hope that his contributions during his time as minister would positively impact the country and society. His speech was met with a standing ovation from ministry officials.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Nov 11 — Anthony Loke today said his conscience is clear as he had done his best during his nearly four...",
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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."
}