GEORGE TOWN, Nov 12 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook’s resignation as transport minister was a “painful” decision but reflected his willingness to take responsibility based on principles, said Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chow Kon Yeow.

Chow said Loke’s decision was not an easy one, especially given the public attention surrounding a court decision involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

“I view Anthony Loke’s resignation as a decision that pains us. This is because the reason for his resignation is public knowledge, namely the issue that is still being discussed and has yet to be resolved,” he said after attending PBA Holdings Bhd’s extraordinary general meeting here today.