‘Resignation in effect when Najib’s house arrest begins’
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced his intention to resign from the Cabinet once former Prime Minister Najib Razak begins his house arrest sentence. Loke confirmed he has submitted his resignation letter to the Prime Minister, who has requested he remain in his post until the transition occurs.
Why it matters
The resignation highlights ongoing political tensions and the complex legal status of former leadership in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke says his resignation from the Cabinet will come into effect once former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak returns home to serve his sentence under house arrest.
Loke said he had hand-delivered his resignation letter to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday.
“I want to stress that my resignation letter has been handed directly to the Prime Minister and I had a discussion with him afterwards.
“During the discussion, he asked me to continue my duties for the time being. As for the timing of resignation coming into effect, that will be decided by the Prime Minister,” he told a press conference after launching the Malaysia Maritime Week 2026 yesterday.
Loke said he had told Anwar that there needed to be a timeframe for his continued tenure.
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