KLUANG: Anthony Loke’s resignation as transport minister was not a hasty decision, but a consistent stand he had maintained for months, said DAP vice-chairman Teo Nie Ching.
She said while the move was difficult for the party to accept, Loke’s firm adherence to his principles reflected his commitment to upholding the party’s position.
Teo, who is also Johor DAP chairman, said Loke made significant contributions to the nation’s transport sector during his tenure, including strengthening the logistics and rail service sectors.
“Seeing a leader who has poured his heart and soul into transforming a ministry step down in order to uphold his principles is truly deeply moving.
“We all know the significant impact of Anthony Loke’s work during his tenure leading the Transport Ministry,” she said at the 2026 Johor DAP state annual convention today.
Earlier, on Tuesday, Loke announced his resignation from the cabinet with immediate effect following a Kuala Lumpur High Court decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.
Nevertheless, Loke said he and other DAP members of parliament remained supportive of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership.
Following this, Anwar said on Friday that he had yet to make a decision and would hold consultations regarding Loke’s resignation, despite having received an official letter from the DAP leader. -BERNAMA