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Anwar to Discuss Anthony Loke’s Resignation as Transport Policy Faces Uncertainty

Anwar says he will discuss Anthony Loke’s resignation letter, leaving transport-sector investors focused on cabinet clarity and policy continuity.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 29 September 2026 – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he would discuss Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s decision to resign after receiving his letter on Monday. The statement leaves the minister’s immediate status unresolved: a letter has been submitted, but no acceptance or effective departure has been announced. For companies exposed to Malaysia’s transport network, the distinction matters more than the political headline. Rail, ports, aviation and road logistics depend on decisions that extend beyond a single minister’s tenure.

Anwar praised Loke’s performance while indicating that the matter required discussion. Loke has tied his intention to remain in office to the point at which former prime minister Najib Razak begins house arrest, rather than presenting Tuesday as his last day at the ministry. That timing makes this a developing cabinet issue, not an already completed reshuffle. Businesses should therefore avoid treating ministerial portfolios or pending approvals as having changed hands.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.