DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng has praised party secretary-general Anthony Loke's decision to resign as transport minister as a sign of protest against former premier Najib Abdul Razak being allowed to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.

Lim (above) said in a statement that Loke's resignation proves DAP has been consistent in its stance on Najib and his role in the RM52 billion 1MDB scandal.

"Loke's resignation proves the consistency of DAP's stance, whether in the opposition or in government, in remaining steadfast and vocal in opposing Najib's primary role in the scandal," he said.

Lim stated that Loke also demonstrated his commitment to principles by giving up his position and relinquishing all the facilities and privileges of being a minister.