Still waiting for letter of resignation from Loke

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, September 27, 2026

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Transport Minister Anthony Loke has not yet submitted his formal resignation after signaling his intent to step down following his party’s reaction to a recent pardon for former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Loke’s resignation reflects tensions within the ruling coalition but the Democratic Action Party will continue supporting the unity government, which remains focused on managing internal disputes and maintaining stability.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s Prime Minister, confirmed he is still awaiting a formal resignation letter from Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who has indicated his intention to step down from the Cabinet. Speaking to reporters after attending a UiTM alumni event in Shah Alam on Monday, Anwar said the letter had not yet been submitted.

Loke, who also serves as the secretary-general of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), announced his decision to resign following a recent central executive committee meeting of his party. The move came in response to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak receiving a conditional pardon. Loke stated that he planned to hand over his resignation after returning from a trip to China, where he accompanied Prime Minister Anwar on a three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou.

Despite Loke’s resignation, he emphasized that other DAP ministers and deputy ministers would continue to serve within the unity government framework. The party has remained an active component of the coalition government since its formation.

When questioned about the Registrar of Societies’ (ROS) recent suspension of activities for the Perikatan Nasional coalition, Anwar deferred the matter to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The ROS issued a notice on September 22 under subsection 13(2) concerning Perikatan Nasional, which led to confusion over the coalition’s status. However, the ROS subsequently clarified that the notice was not a deregistration but rather a procedural step allowing Perikatan Nasional to respond to a complaint filed by Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).

The situation highlights ongoing tensions within Malaysia’s political landscape involving major parties and coalitions, amid efforts to maintain a cohesive unity government while managing internal and external disputes.

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