PUTRAJAYA – Anthony Loke will focus on strengthening the Democratic Action Party (DAP), carrying out his responsibilities as an MP and continuing to support Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim under Pakatan Harapan following his resignation as transport minister.
The DAP secretary-general said his resignation took effect on Nov 10 and he would cease carrying out his ministerial duties from Nov 11.
“As far as I am concerned, my resignation is already effective yesterday. I will stop my duty, beginning today,” he said during a press conference after the ministry’s monthly assembly on Nov 11.
Asked about his future priorities, Loke said his focus would be on his responsibilities as DAP secretary-general and as an MP, while continuing to support Anwar and the Pakatan Harapan administration.
On the proposed constitutional amendments, he expressed hope that both would be tabled in Parliament during the current term, before its dissolution.
He said DAP would support the amendments, adding that the matter was a collective decision of the Cabinet.
Meanwhile, when asked whether he would attend the East Coast Rail Link ceremony in December, Loke said he would attend if invited.
Loke also said he is determined to stand by his decision to resign as transport minister, stressing that keeping one’s word is essential to maintaining public trust in politicians.
