Anthony Loke officially resigns as transport minister following court decision on Najib

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook has resigned as transport minister with immediate effect following the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision allowing former prime minister Najib Tun Razak to serve his sentence under house arrest, according to a statement issued today. — Picture by Yusof Isa

By Malay Mail

First Published: Tuesday, 10 Nov 2026 5:50 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook has resigned as transport minister with immediate effect following the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision allowing former prime minister Najib Tun Razak to serve his sentence under house arrest, according to a statement issued today.

In the statement, Loke said his decision was in line with the position he had publicly stated last Friday and was based on the principles and stand he had previously outlined. 

He expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for the trust and mandate given to him to serve in the Cabinet since December 2022. 

Loke also thanked the senior management and staff of the Ministry of Transport for their commitment and cooperation throughout his tenure at the ministry. He said he would provide full cooperation to ensure a smooth transition and that all ministry responsibilities and initiatives would continue to be implemented in the interest of the public.