KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Anthony Loke has announced his resignation as Transport Minister today, with immediate effect.
His resignation follows a new Kuala Lumpur High Court order allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest at his residence in Langgak Duta, effective immediately.
“This decision is consistent with the principles and position I have previously made clear,” said the DAP secretary-general in a statement.
Loke expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the trust and opportunity to serve in the Cabinet since December 2022.
"I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the Transport Ministry's senior management and all its staff for their commitment and cooperation throughout my time leading the ministry.
"I will extend my full cooperation to ensure a smooth handover of duties and that the ministry continues to carry out its responsibilities and initiatives in the best interests of the people,” he said.
Earlier, High Court Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin set aside the earlier order issued by the High Court Criminal Registry on November 6 and issued a new order for Najib, 73.
The new order allows Najib to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest until August 23, 2028, before returning to the Kajang Prison on August 24, 2028, to serve his sentence in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad case.
