Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Loke Siew Loke was the only minister absent from today’s Cabinet meeting, and that he needs more time to consider the transport minister's resignation.(Bernama pic)KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the "political temperature" in the Cabinet remains under control despite tensions arising from remarks made by several leaders in the unity government.
Anwar said the political climate usually heats up slightly during elections, but returns to normal once the polls are over.
He said today’s Cabinet meeting proceeded as usual with both deputy prime ministers and other ministers present, and discussions focussed on development and other matters.
“When there is an election, the temperature rises briefly. Then it comes down again. But today’s (Cabinet) meeting was normal. I did not detect any problems,” he told reporters after Friday prayers in Brickfields here.
