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Malaysian Transport Minister to visit Shanghai before Cabinet exit
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook will join Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's delegation to China despite plans to resign from the Cabinet. The minister is scheduled to travel to Shanghai as part of the official visit.
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Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook will proceed with a planned trip to Shanghai to accompany Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's delegation, according to reports on Monday.
The minister's participation in the China visit comes ahead of his expected resignation from the Cabinet. Loke had previously signalled his intention to step down from his ministerial position.
The Shanghai visit is part of the Malaysian government's ongoing diplomatic engagement with China. The delegation's visit is expected to focus on bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries across various sectors.
Loke's decision to complete the official visit before tendering his resignation underscores the importance placed on honouring international commitments. The transport minister has been a key figure in Malaysia's infrastructure and transport portfolio since taking office.
The exact timing of Loke's Cabinet resignation and the succession arrangement has not been formally announced. The Prime Minister's office has not issued an official statement regarding the minister's departure or the visit details.