Loke makes final appearance with Transport Ministry staff

PUTRAJAYA: Former Transport Minister Anthony Loke attended the Transport Ministry's (MOT) monthly assembly for the last time today, following his resignation which took effect last night.

The Seremban MP's resignation took effect as soon as former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrived at his residence to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.

Loke also attended the Cahaya Madani event organised by the ministry in conjunction with Deepavali celebrations, marking one of his final appearances with MOT staff.

He was welcomed by Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah and MOT secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan.

His attendance at both events allowed ministry staff to gather and celebrate the festive occasion together.

Loke had earlier submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sept 28 following the Pardons Board's decision allowing Najib to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.