Anthony Loke has announced his resignation as Transport Minister with immediate effect, following the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision today (10 November) concerning Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest.

In a media statement issued by the Transport Ministry, Loke said his decision was consistent with the position he had publicly announced last Friday.

He maintained that his resignation was based on the principles and stance he had previously explained.

Loke also expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the trust and mandate given to him to serve in the Cabinet since December 2022.