SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will meet DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke soon to hear his views before deciding on Loke's offer to resign as Transport Minister.
Anwar said Loke had personally informed him of the matter, adding that he understood the decision was made following the conditional pardon granted to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
“He has informed me, but I haven't had the chance to discuss anything with him yet. I need to hear his views, but I understand because he is a man of principle. From the start, he has been consistent in opposing anything that could give the impression that we are weak or lenient on corruption.
“Especially when we are taking action against many others, including petty corrupt figures. Therefore, it is best that I meet him, listen to his views, and only then can I make a decision,” he told reporters after the Perintis Reformis Reunion Hi-Tea event at the Selangor International Trade Centre (SITC) here today.
Yesterday, Loke offered to step down as Transport Minister in line with DAP's stance regarding the conditional pardon for Najib.
He said the official resignation letter would be submitted to Anwar in the near future.
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