PAS, Umno give Loke a poke: Quit first, Najib’s prison exit can wait
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Opposition leaders from PAS and Umno are pressuring Transport Minister Anthony Loke to resign immediately, arguing that his pledge to step down should not be contingent on the outcome of former PM Najib Razak's prison status. Loke had previously offered his resignation in protest of the Pardons Board's decision regarding Najib.
Why it matters
The political maneuvering highlights ongoing tensions within the Malaysian government regarding integrity and the handling of high-profile corruption cases.
News ✕ PAS, Umno give Loke a poke: Quit first, Najib’s prison exit can wait Published: Oct 2, 2026 5:43 PM PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has given DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke a pointed reminder about the sanctity of political promises, saying they should be honoured rather than put on hold while waiting for former premier Najib Abdul Razak to settle his RM50 million fine.
Tuan Ibrahim said Loke should not wait for Najib to walk out of Kajang prison and into house arrest before making good on his pledge to resign as transport minister.
He said the issue was not whether Najib would eventually return home, but...
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