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Anwar to meet Loke before resignation decision
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim plans to meet Transport Minister Loke before accepting his resignation.
In brief
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim plans to meet Transport Minister Loke before accepting his resignation. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will meet Transport Minister Anthony Loke to decide whether to accept his resignation after Loke informed him of his intention to step down following Najib Razak's conditional pardon…
Anwar to meet Loke
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will meet Transport Minister Anthony Loke before deciding on accepting his resignation.
“I have to listen to his views, and I understand because he is a principled person.”
Loke's resignation intention
Loke expressed his intention to resign during an emergency DAP central executive committee meeting but has not yet submitted a formal letter.
“He [Loke] held a meeting yesterday and informed me about it. He said he would bring the letter when we meet to discuss the matter.”
Anwar's understanding of Loke
Anwar emphasized his understanding of Loke's principled stance against leniency towards corruption.
“From the very beginning, he has been consistent in opposing measures that could give the impression that we are weak or lenient towards corrupt practices”
Loke's next steps
Loke will submit resignation letter to Anwar while remaining DAP secretary-general and Seremban MP.
“He said he would submit his resignation letter to Anwar soon, while remaining DAP secretary-general and Seremban MP”
Anwar's travel plans
Anwar will head to Melaka while Loke travels to Shanghai for business meetings.
“After this, I will be heading to Melaka. Tomorrow, he will be leaving for Shanghai, while I will be going to Shanghai on Tuesday for a meeting with Premier Li Qiang”
Cabinet dissolution
Anwar said the government is taking matters one by one without dissolving the Cabinet.
“Asked about the possibility of a Cabinet dissolution, Anwar said the government was taking matters "one by one" for now”
What it means
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will meet Transport Minister Anthony Loke to decide whether to accept his resignation after Loke informed him of his intention to step down following Najib Razak's conditional pardon.
