GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has described Anthony Loke’s resignation as transport minister as a painful decision, saying it reflected a willingness to put responsibility above self-interest.
“I view Anthony Loke’s resignation as a decision that pains us. It demonstrates an attitude that does not prioritise self-interest,” he told reporters after chairing PBA Holdings Bhd’s extraordinary general meeting here today.
“Resigning was not an easy choice to make, but out of those considerations, Loke was willing to shoulder that responsibility,” he added.
Loke’s resignation took effect on Tuesday following the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s ruling allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.
Asked whether Loke’s expertise could be put to use at state level, including in assisting Penang DAP, Chow said the party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) would discuss his next role.
He said the party would consider various options in addressing political issues and challenges, with any next steps to be discussed and weighed by the CEC.