Summary
- Anthony Loke announces immediate resignation as transport minister.
- Resignation follows reported implementation of Najib’s house arrest arrangement.
- Loke previously pledged to step down if Najib returned home.
KUALA LUMPUR, November 10 — Anthony Loke has resigned as Malaysia’s transport minister following a Kuala Lumpur High Court decision concerning former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s house arrest.
Loke, who is also DAP secretary-general, said his resignation took effect immediately, consistent with his earlier pledge to step down if Najib returned home.
He had reportedly submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on September 28, ahead of the reported implementation of Najib’s conditional royal pardon.
Loke thanked Anwar for his trust since December 2022 and expressed appreciation to Transport Ministry officials for their cooperation throughout his tenure.
He pledged full cooperation to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities and continuity of ministry initiatives. His departure leaves a vacancy in the Transport Ministry.
With Anwar expected to determine the next leadership arrangements. The resignation marks the end of Loke’s tenure in the Cabinet, where he has served as transport minister.
Under Anwar’s administration since December 2022. No official announcement has been made regarding his successor or whether the resignation will lead to broader changes within the federal Cabinet.
