Already-resigned Loke refuses to entertain fresh quit calls over Zetrix AI controversy
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has rejected calls to resign following a controversy involving Zetrix AI Bhd's failure to remit RM314 million to the Road Transport Department. The government has suspended the company's services as a collection agent.
Why it matters
This incident highlights government accountability and the risks associated with outsourcing public service collections to private tech firms.
News ✕ Already-resigned Loke refuses to entertain fresh quit calls over Zetrix AI controversy Haspaizi Zain Published: Oct 5, 2026 1:29 PM Already-resigned Transport Minister Anthony Loke has refused to entertain fresh calls to quit after tech company Zetrix AI Bhd, formerly known as MyEG Sdn Bhd, failed to settle RM314 million in collection payments owed to the Road Transport Department (RTD).
He stated that these demands were made by " ceplos " or cybertroopers on social media after his ministry asked for the funds that MyEG was supposed to remit to the government.
Already-resigned Transport Minister Anthony Loke has refused to entertain fresh calls to quit after tech company Zetrix AI Bhd, formerly known as MyEG Sdn Bhd, failed to settle RM314 million in collection payments owed to the Road Transport Department (RTD).
"Whether it relates to any political party, that is not in my consideration.
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