Anthony Loke resigns as transport minister with immediate effect

By DayakDaily Team KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10: Anthony Loke today announced his resignation as Transport Minister with immediate effect. His resignation follows a new Kuala Lumpur High Court order allowing former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest at his residence in Langgak Duta here, effective immediately. “This decision is consistent with the principles and position I have previously made…

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Anthony Loke resigned as Transport Minister on Nov 10, citing a High Court order allowing former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve his sentence under house arrest. Loke thanked Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and pledged to ensure a smooth handover of duties.

Anthony Loke announced his immediate resignation as Transport Minister on Nov 10.
The resignation followed a High Court order permitting Najib Razak to serve his sentence under house arrest.
Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin set aside a previous order from Nov 6 to issue the new directive.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10: Anthony Loke today announced his resignation as Transport Minister with immediate effect.

His resignation follows a new Kuala Lumpur High Court order allowing former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest at his residence in Langgak Duta here, effective immediately.

“This decision is consistent with the principles and position I have previously made clear,” said the DAP secretary-general in a statement.

He expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the trust and opportunity to serve in the Cabinet since Dec 2022.

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Published: November 10, 2026 at 8:22 PM GMT+8
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