In the fast lane


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 17 Jun 2018

MY tie always seems to be twisted!” Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook jokes as he adjusts his pose for photographs during the interview in his office. That moment, however brief, was reflective of Loke’s determination to fix everything linked to his name – from the little rebel necktie to the entire Transport Ministry.

As the Pakatan Harapan government aims for a leaner, cost-effective administration, it did not take long for the four-term MP to get to work, starting with the Road Safety Department (JKJR) which had filed an extra budget request for its annual Hari Raya safety message.

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!
   

Next In Nation

Toddler beaten up, allegedly by mother's boyfriend in Setapak
Covid-19 white paper: 8.5 million vaccine doses expired in storage
No more price controls for chicken, eggs from July 1, says Mat Sabu
SPM 2022: Best results in five years for Johor with 1,129 straight A candidates
No civil service staff, contract workers laid off after govt change
Umno Youth wants DAP to apologise for past allegations against party
Perikatan MPs to seek audience with S'gor Sultan, Conference of Rulers over private Bill
Penang assembly to dissolve on June 28 to pave way for state polls, says CM
Umno Youth to march to S'pore High Commission in protest of Chia's remarks
DAP agreed to Umno's main terms in forming unity govt, says Zahid

Others Also Read