{
  "id": 19778416,
  "title": "Anwar plays down Cabinet tensions, says ‘no need to rush’ on Loke’s resignation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/anwar-plays-down-cabinet-tensions-says-no-need-to-rush-on-lokes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T08:25:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/13/anwar-plays-down-cabinet-tensions-says-no-need-to-rush-on-lokes-resignation/243122"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the atmosphere during today's Cabinet meeting was \"normal,\" despite hints of discord within his government as it confronts its unity coalition partner Barisan Nasional in the upcoming Melaka state elections. Anwar downplayed the tension, attributing it to the pre-election surge and expecting it to subside once the polls are over. He told reporters after attending Friday prayers, \"When there is an election, the temperature rises briefly. Then it goes back down. But as for the meeting earlier, it was normal. I didn't notice any issues.\" Reports indicated heightened friction within Anwar's Cabinet, with key figures engaged in a tug-of-war over tomorrow's Melaka election. Loke, a prominent ally, resigned as transport minister, citing a protest against the conditional royal clemency given to former PM Najib Razak, which enables him to complete his jail term for SRC International corruption convictions while still in office. Anwar has not yet decided on accepting Loke's resignation and is not in a hurry to do so, saying, \"I have not accepted the resignation yet. I have received the letter and he said it takes effect (immediately), but I will certainly take some time to review it carefully.\" He emphasized the need for a measured approach, stating, \"There is no need for us to rush.\"",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today described the mood at this morning’s Ca...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Anwar says he has yet to accept Loke’s resignation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/anwar-says-he-has-yet-to-accept-lokes-resignation",
        "published": "2026-11-12T15:20:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Loke maintains decision to resign despite Anwar's call for talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/loke-maintains-decision-to-resign-despite-anwars-call-for-talks",
        "published": "2026-11-12T15:21:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}