{
  "id": 19523423,
  "title": "Guan Eng hits out at Umno for ‘U-turn’ on Loke’s resignation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/guan-eng-hits-out-at-umno-for-u-turn-on-lokes-resignation-19523423",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T16:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/12/guan-eng-hits-out-at-umno-for-u-turn-on-loke-s-resignation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng criticized Umno for changing their stance on Loke Siew Fook's resignation as transport minister. In a recent ceremony, Lim accused Umno of having contradictory opinions, noting that party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had once praised Loke for his commitment to his resignation promise. However, Lim stated that Umno has now claimed that Loke's resignation disrespects the king's power to grant pardons. Mohamad Hasan, Umno's deputy president, argued that Loke's resignation could be seen as a protest against Najib Razak's conditional pardon. Lim questioned why Umno did not raise the issue before Loke's resignation took effect, as Loke announced his resignation in September following Najib's pardon. Umno has shifted its goals as long as it benefits them politically, Lim claimed. He expressed hope that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim would remove Umno from the unity government, allowing Pakatan Harapan to govern the country and prevent Umno from obstructing their efforts.",
  "summary": "The DAP adviser says Umno will shift its goalposts as long as it suits them politically.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}