Summary
- Anwar confirmed receiving Anthony Loke’s resignation letter on Monday.
- The prime minister said Loke had performed well as Transport Minister.
- Loke plans to step down when Najib Razak begins house arrest.
KUALA LUMPUR, September 30 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he will hold further discussions with Anthony Loke after receiving his resignation letter as Transport Minister on Monday.
Anwar praised Loke’s performance, saying his work as minister had been good, and questioned why he should step down.
Loke earlier said he would continue serving temporarily, with his resignation intended to take effect when former prime minister Najib Razak begins serving his sentence under house arrest.
Loke’s decision reflects DAP’s disagreement with the conditional pardon granted to Najib, while other DAP ministers will remain in government.
