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DAP's Loke steps down as transport minister over Najib ruling
The Democratic Action Party secretary-general has resigned from his ministerial post effective immediately, following through on a position he announced earlier this week in response to the former prime minister's house arrest decision.
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Loke Siew Fook has formally stepped down as transport minister, the DAP confirmed, implementing a resignation he had previously signalled would take effect without delay.
The party secretary-general's departure follows the court's decision to place former Prime Minister Najib Razak under house arrest, a ruling that prompted Loke to reconsider his ministerial role.
Loke had publicly outlined his position on the matter during Friday's announcement, establishing the grounds for his immediate resignation from the transport portfolio.
The move marks a significant development in Malaysia's political landscape, with the DAP taking a principled stance on governance matters through its senior leadership's decision to step back from the cabinet.
The resignation comes as Malaysia continues to navigate complex issues surrounding former leadership and judicial proceedings, with Loke's departure underscoring tensions within the current political arrangement.