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DAP leader Loke confirms plan to step down as minister
Democratic Action Party secretary-general Loke Siew Fook has reaffirmed his intention to resign from his ministerial position, with plans to formally submit his resignation upon his return to Malaysia from China.
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Loke Siew Fook, the secretary-general of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), has doubled down on his commitment to leave his ministerial post, signalling that the resignation process will commence once he returns from his current visit to China.
The senior politician's firm stance on the matter comes amid broader political developments in the coalition government. Loke's decision to step down marks a significant development within the DAP and has potential implications for the administration's ministerial structure.
No further details have been disclosed regarding the reasons behind the resignation or the timeline for a formal announcement. However, his public reaffirmation of the decision underscores the seriousness of his intention to vacate the position.
The resignation is expected to trigger a process for identifying a successor and potential reshuffling of ministerial responsibilities within the government.