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‘Blessing in disguise’: Malaysia's Transport Minister Loke sees silver lining despite setbacks for his DAP

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated that his resignation will become effective the moment Najib transitions to house arrest.
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated that his resignation will become effective the moment Najib transitions to house arrest.

Malaysian PM Anwar says he is still waiting for Anthony Loke’s official resignation letter

Anthony Loke (first from right) had accompanied Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) on his three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou. 
Anthony Loke (first from right) had accompanied Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) on his three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou. 

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke to resign over house arrest granted to ex-PM Najib

DAP secretary general Anthony Lok (centre, seated), flanked by DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo (left) and DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng, at the DAP Headquarters on Sept 19.
DAP secretary general Anthony Lok (centre, seated), flanked by DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo (left) and DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng, at the DAP Headquarters on Sept 19.

Anthony Loke to resign as Malaysia’s Transport Minister after ex-PM Najib granted house arrest

Anthony Loke said he would submit his resignation letter to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sept 21.
Anthony Loke said he would submit his resignation letter to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sept 21.

PAS faces two big tests on its path to power

UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (in red) makes an appearance at PAS’ annual muktamar in Kelantan, on Sept 4,  in a show of solidarity as both parties gear up for the next general election.
UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (in red) makes an appearance at PAS’ annual muktamar in Kelantan, on Sept 4,  in a show of solidarity as both parties gear up for the next general election.

Former Malaysian MP quits DAP, says will keep promise to help ex-minister Khairy in general election

Former Malaysian MP Ong Kian Ming said he is not planning to join another political party.
Former Malaysian MP Ong Kian Ming said he is not planning to join another political party.

News analysis

Peace for now in Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan, but are allies sharpening knives for war with UMNO?

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sits among Parti Keadilan Rakyat delegates to listen to the debate during their national congress on Aug 15, 2026.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sits among Parti Keadilan Rakyat delegates to listen to the debate during their national congress on Aug 15, 2026.

Malaysia’s DAP votes to stay in government, easing pressure on PM Anwar after state polls setbacks

DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke (left) casting his ballot to decide whether the party should stay in Anwar Ibrahim-led federal government on Aug 16.
DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke (left) casting his ballot to decide whether the party should stay in Anwar Ibrahim-led federal government on Aug 16.

PKR and DAP faithful meet this week with Anwar’s fate on the line. Here’s what to watch

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) and Democratic Action Party secretary-general Anthony Loke (left) will guide their parties in crucial assemblies concluding on Aug 16.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) and Democratic Action Party secretary-general Anthony Loke (left) will guide their parties in crucial assemblies concluding on Aug 16.

Malaysian ruling bloc party to review role in government on Aug 16

FILE PHOTO: A general view of Malaysia's Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia April 3, 2023. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A general view of Malaysia's Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia April 3, 2023. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo

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