Summary
- Anthony Loke says he will remain Transport Minister until Najib Razak begins house arrest.
- Loke submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday.
- His resignation reflects DAP’s disagreement with Najib’s conditional pardon.
KUALA LUMPUR, September 30 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said he will remain Transport Minister until former prime minister Najib Razak begins serving his sentence under house arrest.
Loke said he submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday. His decision to resign followed the conditional pardon granted to Najib.
Allowing the former prime minister to serve the remainder of his SRC International sentence under house arrest. DAP has said Loke’s resignation represents the party’s position on the pardon.
While its other ministers and deputy ministers will remain in the government to maintain political stability
