Commentary: Anthony Loke resignation offer matters little to DAP’s fate
Anthony Loke, Malaysia's transport minister, has offered his resignation in protest of a conditional pardon granted to former Prime Minister Najib Razak. The move highlights internal tensions within the Democratic Action Party regarding their role in the current coalition government.
Why it matters
The political instability within the DAP could impact the stability of the broader Malaysian governing coalition and its policy agenda.
The Democratic Action Party chief's decision to resign as Malaysia's transport minister in protest over Najib Razak’s conditional pardon is symptomatic of a deeper crisis for his party that won’t be fixed by a single gesture, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
Democratic Action Party (DAP) Secretary-General Anthony Loke (centre front) addresses the press. Loke has resigned in protest against the conditional royal pardon granted to jailed former prime minister Najib Razak. (Photo: Facebook/Ng Sze Han)
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