KLUANG, Nov 15 – DAP vice-chairman Teo Nie Ching has defended Anthony Loke’s decision to resign as Transport Minister. She said his resignation was carefully considered and reflected principles he had maintained for several months.
According to Teo, the decision was difficult for DAP to accept. However, she respected Loke’s determination to stand by his beliefs.
She said his actions showed a strong commitment to the party’s position, even though stepping down meant leaving an important Cabinet role.
Teo Praises Anthony Loke’s Contributions
Teo, who also serves as Johor DAP chairman, praised Loke for his contributions to Malaysia’s transport sector.
She said he had worked hard to improve the country’s transport system during his time as minister.
In particular, she highlighted his efforts to strengthen logistics and railway services.
Moreover, Teo described his decision to leave the ministry as an emotional moment for the party.
She said it was difficult to see a leader step down after dedicating so much effort to improving the ministry.
Teo shared her views during the 2026 Johor DAP State Annual Convention in Kluang on Sunday.
Resignation Follows Najib House Arrest Decision
Earlier, on Tuesday, Loke announced his immediate resignation from the Cabinet.
His announcement followed a Kuala Lumpur High Court decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.
The court’s decision took effect on the same day.
Following the ruling, Loke chose to resign from his ministerial position.
Nevertheless, he made it clear that his resignation did not mean withdrawing political support from the federal government.
Instead, Loke said he and other DAP Members of Parliament would continue supporting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership.
Anwar Yet to Decide on Loke’s Resignation
Meanwhile, Anwar said on Friday that he had not made a final decision regarding Loke’s resignation.
Although the Prime Minister had received Loke’s official resignation letter, he said further discussions were necessary.
Therefore, Anwar planned to hold consultations before deciding how to proceed.
The development has drawn attention to DAP’s position within the federal administration.
However, Loke has maintained his support for Anwar’s leadership despite stepping away from his Cabinet responsibilities.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
