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Zahid urges Transport Minister to honour Cabinet resignation pledge
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reminded Transport Minister Anthony Loke of his earlier commitment to step down from Cabinet if former Prime Minister Najib Razak is granted house arrest. The reminder comes amid ongoing developments in Najib's legal proceedings.
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KUALA LUMPUR, November 6 — Deputy Prime Minister and Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Transport Minister Anthony Loke to fulfil a previous pledge regarding his Cabinet position, should former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak be released on house arrest.
Zahid's statement underscores the political sensitivities surrounding Najib's ongoing legal situation. Loke had previously indicated his willingness to resign from his ministerial post if developments in Najib's case reached a particular stage, according to statements made by the Deputy Prime Minister.
The remarks reflect broader tensions within Malaysia's political landscape as various parties navigate questions of accountability and ministerial responsibility. Zahid's public reminder suggests he is seeking to hold Loke to commitments made in the public domain.
Najib, who was convicted in July 2020 in connection with the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, has pursued various legal avenues regarding his conviction and sentencing. Any significant development in his case continues to draw attention from political figures across the spectrum.