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Anthony Loke’s China Mission Keeps Transport Diplomacy Moving Amid Cabinet Uncertainty

Anthony Loke is continuing Malaysia’s China transport mission despite offering to resign, testing institutional continuity during Cabinet uncertainty.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 21 September 2026 – Transport Minister Anthony Loke will proceed with an official visit to China and lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 12th APEC Transport Ministers’ Meeting despite having offered to resign from Cabinet. The decision keeps scheduled transport diplomacy operating while Malaysia’s political leadership considers his position, separating immediate ministerial duties from the unresolved resignation process.

The meeting in Beijing is scheduled for 21 and 22 September and brings together Asia-Pacific transport ministers at a time when supply-chain resilience, aviation connectivity, ports and lower-carbon mobility are central to regional growth. Malaysia’s participation matters because trade competitiveness depends heavily on the cost and reliability of moving goods and people.

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