Loke’s resignation could be seen as questioning royal powers – Tok Mat

Key takeaways

Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Mohamad Hasan criticized Anthony Loke's resignation as Transport Minister, arguing that stepping down over Najib Razak's house arrest could be seen as challenging the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's constitutional authority to grant pardons.

• Tok Mat stated the royal prerogative to grant pardons is explicitly provided for under the Federal Constitution.
• Mohamad Hasan argued that Loke's resignation could be construed as questioning the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's constitutional authority.
• The criticism specifically addressed Loke's decision to step down over Najib Razak's house arrest order.

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