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Anwar Seeks Further Talks Before Deciding on Anthony Loke’s Resignation

Anwar Ibrahim said he had received but not accepted Anthony Loke’s resignation and wanted further talks before deciding on the transport portfolio.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Melaka, 13 November 2026 – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in Melaka on 12 November that he had received Anthony Loke Siew Fook’s resignation letter but had not accepted it. Anwar said he wanted to speak with Loke again before deciding on the transport portfolio. Loke announced on 10 November that he was stepping down with immediate effect and said the following day that he would stop carrying out his duties. Anwar did not announce a successor or a date for the talks.

For businesses that deal with Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport, the immediate question is who will oversee pending decisions while the two leaders take different positions on the resignation. The statements do not show that any particular rail, port, aviation or road transport project has been delayed or altered. They do leave uncertainty about who will hold the portfolio and who will speak for the ministry on new decisions.

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