{
  "id": 19454016,
  "title": "Loke's resignation not a matter of principle, says Tok Mat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/lokes-resignation-not-a-matter-of-principle-says-tok-mat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T05:20:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1575299/lokes-resignation-not-matter-principle-says-tok-mat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has dismissed Anthony Loke's resignation, stating it was not due to principle. The deputy chairman emphasized that questioning the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's authority to grant pardons is inappropriate, as it is clearly outlined in the Federal Constitution. Mohamad asserted that resigning due to a pardon being granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is inappropriate, as it undermines the King's absolute powers as provided in the Constitution. He urged all parties to respect the Constitution, which clearly states that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Malay rulers hold the power to grant pardons. Loke resigned as Transport Minister with immediate effect following a meeting with former Prime Minister Najib Razak at his residence, who was serving a house arrest order.",
  "summary": "JASIN: Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has criticised Anthony Loke's resignation, saying it appeared to question the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's constitutional authority to grant pardons.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Guan Eng praises Loke's resignation, says it's proof DAP stands by its principles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/guan-eng-praises-lokes-resignation-says-its-proof-dap-stands-by-its",
        "published": "2026-11-11T03:00:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}