PUTRAJAYA: DAP has yet to discuss candidates to fill the vacancy left by Anthony Loke following his resignation as Transport Minister.
“We will discuss the matter with the Prime Minister later, as it remains his prerogative,” said Loke to reporters after attending the Transport Ministry’s monthly gathering and Deepavali celebration here yesterday.
At the event that took place a day after his resignation, Loke thanked ministry officers and personnel for their cooperation throughout his tenure and urged them to continue carrying out their duties with dedication regardless of who succeeds him.
He also said he would not reconsider his decision to resign, saying his resignation took effect on Tuesday.
The decision, he said, was consistent with his public statement nearly two months ago, in which he stressed that politicians must honour their commitments to maintain public trust.
“When I say I will do something, I must carry it out,” he said, adding that while positions could come and go, leaders must walk the talk.
He said his decision followed a court ruling concerning Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s bid to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.
On his priorities after leaving the Cabinet, Loke said he will focus on strengthening DAP, carrying out his responsibilities as secretary-general, and serving his constituency as an MP.
He also pledged to continue supporting Anwar and the Pakatan Harapan-led government.
