‘Whether or not we accept it, we can vote’: Loke tells Melaka to use ballot box to convey feelings on Najib’s house arrest
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has resigned from the federal Cabinet following the High Court's decision to allow former PM Najib Razak to serve his sentence under house arrest. Loke urged voters in Melaka to express their dissatisfaction with the ruling through the upcoming state election ballot.
Why it matters
The resignation and subsequent call to action reflect deep political instability and public frustration regarding judicial outcomes for high-profile political figures in Malaysia.
MELAKA, Nov 11 — Fresh from resigning from the federal Cabinet, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has urged voters in Melaka who are aggrieved by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest to channel their dissatisfaction through the ballot box in Saturday’s state election.
Addressing a Pakatan Harapan ceramah in Ayer Keroh last night, Loke acknowledged widespread public indignation over the decision, while noting that the royal prerogative of mercy enshrined in the Federal Constitution must be respected.
“I am sure many people cannot accept the fact that Najib can serve his sentence under house arrest. Of course, we respect the power of the king, the Federal Constitution and the rule of law. The pardon is provided for under the constitution.
Also covering this story
One other newsroom covered this event. We read that version too.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in