KUALA LUMPUR: Anthony Loke, Malaysia's Transport Minister and secretary-general of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), has resigned from his cabinet position in protest over the conditional royal pardon granted to jailed former prime minister Najib Razak. The resignation was announced on [date], according to party sources.
The pardon, approved by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the advice of the Pardons Board, reduces Najib's prison sentence and fine related to his SRC International corruption conviction. Loke's resignation is a direct response to this decision, which he views as undermining anti-corruption efforts.
Other DAP ministers have decided to remain in their posts, ensuring the party continues to be represented in the unity government. This move highlights internal differences within the coalition over the handling of Najib's case.
The resignation comes amid heightened political tension in Malaysia, as the government balances judicial independence with political stability. Loke's departure may affect the transport ministry's ongoing projects, though no immediate policy changes have been announced.
