PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet did not discuss the issue of Transport Minister Anthony Loke's resignation in its meeting Friday (Nov 13).
Madani government spokesperson and Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said this during a post-Cabinet media briefing here Friday.
He also said that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will meet with Loke over the matter soon.
“This matter was not discussed at today's meeting.
“As the Prime Minister stated at an event in Melaka last night (Nov 12), he intends to hold a meeting with Loke.
“There have been no further developments on this matter so far,” said Fahmi.
On Nov 10, Loke, who is also DAP secretary-general, said that his resignation takes effect as a sign of protest of the decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, a former Umno president, to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest after Umno paid a RM50mil fine.
During the Pakatan Harapan rally in Bukit Baru, Melaka yesterday (Nov 12), Anwar said he had received Loke's resignation letter but had not accepted it.
He said Loke could take a short break, but if he genuinely intended to resign as Transport Minister, they would need to discuss the matter again.
However, Loke reiterated that he and DAP would continue supporting Anwar's leadership despite his departure from the Cabinet.
