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Loke vows to quit ministerial post if Najib granted house arrest
DAP secretary-general Wong Chen Keong has reaffirmed his commitment to resign from the Cabinet should former Prime Minister Najib Razak be released from prison to serve his sentence under house arrest. The minister conveyed his position during a meeting with the current Prime Minister yesterday.
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Wong Chen Keong stated that his decision to step down from his ministerial role remains firm should authorities permit Najib to leave prison to complete his sentence at home. The DAP leader made his stance clear during discussions with the Prime Minister, underscoring his party's opposition to any such arrangement for the former leader.
The announcement reflects deepening political tensions surrounding Najib's incarceration and potential early release mechanisms. Wong's willingness to resign signals the seriousness with which his party views the matter, highlighting potential fractures within the ruling coalition should such a move be implemented.
Najib has been serving time following his conviction on corruption charges related to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, one of Asia's largest financial controversies. Any modification to his imprisonment terms would likely trigger significant political upheaval and public scrutiny.
Wong's conditional resignation threat represents a potential test of coalition unity and indicates that decisions regarding Najib's status could reshape Malaysia's political landscape. The DAP's position underscores broader public concerns about accountability and the rule of law in the country's governance.