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DAP's Loke steps down as transport minister following court ruling
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has resigned from his cabinet post with immediate effect, following a court decision affecting former Prime Minister Najib Razak. The DAP secretary-general's departure marks a significant development in Malaysian politics.
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KUALA LUMPUR — Anthony Loke Siew Fook has formally stepped down as Transport Minister, effective immediately, in the wake of a court decision related to former Prime Minister Najib Razak's legal proceedings.
The DAP secretary-general's resignation comes as Malaysia's political landscape continues to grapple with the ramifications of high-profile judicial outcomes. Loke had held the transport portfolio as part of the ruling coalition's cabinet arrangement.
No immediate successor to the transport ministry has been announced. The timing of the resignation underscores the interconnected nature of Malaysia's judicial and political spheres, where major court rulings can trigger significant shifts in ministerial appointments.
Loke's departure leaves a vacancy in the cabinet that the Prime Minister will need to address in the coming days. The resignation reflects the ongoing political sensitivities surrounding former leadership and governance issues in the country.