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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Transport Minister Anthony Loke to reconsider his decision to resign following the controversy surrounding former prime minister Najib Razak&rsquo;s conditional pardon and house arrest order.
Loke said he remains firm on his decision and will formally submit his resignation after returning from China, where he is accompanying Anwar on an official visit.
The development has placed renewed attention on the Unity Government, particularly over the differing views within the coalition and what Loke&rsquo;s departure could mean for several major transport projects.
Anwar Gives Loke Space To Reconsider
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Anwar said he would not rush Loke into making a final decision, adding that he wanted to hear the Transport Minister&rsquo;s explanation before responding to his resignation offer.
Loke offered to resign after a DAP Central Executive Committee meeting on September 19. His decision came after Najib was granted a conditional pardon that allows him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, subject to conditions including a RM50 million fine.
The issue has been politically sensitive within DAP, which has long maintained a strong position on corruption and accountability. Loke&rsquo;s proposed resignation, however, would only affect his Cabinet position. Other DAP ministers and deputy ministers have indicated that they will remain in the Unity Government.
Anwar Says DAP Should Not Leave The Government
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Anwar has also said DAP should not respond to political pressure by leaving the Unity Government.
He stressed that Loke was not responsible for the Pardons Board&rsquo;s decision and had opposed the outcome. Anwar said Loke&rsquo;s resignation should therefore not be interpreted as opposition to the MADANI Government or the Unity Government itself.
The prime minister said the government&rsquo;s position, including the Attorney General&rsquo;s views, had been conveyed to Sultan Ibrahim before the decision. He maintained that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has constitutional powers relating to pardons.
Anwar also rejected suggestions that there had been a secret agreement between Pakatan Harapan and UMNO concerning Najib&rsquo;s case, saying the government had acted within the constitutional framework governing the Pardons Board.
Anthony Loke Maintains His Decision To Resign
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Despite Anwar&rsquo;s appeal, Loke has maintained that his decision has already been made.
He is currently accompanying Anwar during the prime minister&rsquo;s visit to China, including engagements in Shanghai and Hangzhou. Loke is also scheduled to attend the APEC Transport Ministers Meeting in Beijing on September 21 and 22.
The minister&rsquo;s continued participation in official duties has also drawn criticism. PAS Information Chief Ahmad Fadli Shaari questioned whether Loke should continue taking on major long-term commitments after announcing his intention to resign.
While Loke remains legally the Transport Minister until his resignation is formally submitted and accepted, Fadli argued that major decisions and commitments should be approached cautiously during the transition.
PKR MP Urges Anwar To Keep Loke
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Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has urged Anwar to persuade Loke to remain in the Cabinet, pointing to the importance of continuity in Malaysia&rsquo;s transport sector.
Hassan highlighted several major projects, including the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS), East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), the proposed Pasir Gudang railway and the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system.
He said Loke&rsquo;s resignation should not automatically be accepted and described the minister&rsquo;s decision as a responsible response to the political situation. His comments reflect concerns that a change in leadership at the Transport Ministry could raise questions about the direction and continuity of ongoing projects.
What Could Loke&rsquo;s Departure Mean For Transport Projects?
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Loke&rsquo;s potential departure has raised questions over whether major infrastructure projects could be affected.
The RTS is intended to strengthen connectivity between Johor Bahru and Singapore, while the ECRL is being developed across Peninsular Malaysia. Other projects, including the proposed Pasir Gudang railway and ART systems, are also part of ongoing transport planning.
However, it remains unclear whether Loke&rsquo;s departure would directly affect their progress. Government ministries, agencies and civil servants would continue overseeing existing projects, while Loke has previously said that major transport developments would proceed regardless of changes in political leadership.
A ministerial change could still bring new priorities or approaches, but any direct impact would depend on decisions made by the incoming minister and the government.
Loke&rsquo;s Resignation Remains Unresolved
For now, Loke remains Transport Minister and is continuing his official duties.
Anwar has indicated that he wants to meet Loke and hear his reasoning before deciding how to respond to the resignation offer. Loke, meanwhile, is expected to formally submit his resignation after completing his China visit.
That means no immediate change has been made to the Transport Ministry. Until Loke formally submits his resignation and Anwar decides whether to accept it, the Cabinet position remains unchanged.
The episode also highlights the political tension created by Najib&rsquo;s conditional pardon, with DAP figures having to balance their position on the decision against their continued participation in the Unity Government.
For now, attention remains on Loke&rsquo;s next move and whether his resignation will ultimately be accepted.
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While Anwar has urged him to stay, Loke says he will resign after returning from China.

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Anwar Urges Anthony Loke To Reconsider Resignation As Transport Minister

While Anwar has urged him to stay, Loke says he will resign after returning from China.

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