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Malaysia Transport Minister Anthony Loke Resigns, but Anwar Has Yet to Accept Departure
By Maya Wilson
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has resigned from Malaysia’s Cabinet, but Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has not accepted his resignation and wants further discussions with the minister, according to reports by Channel NewsAsia (CNA) and the Bernama news agency on Thursday, November 12.
CNA reported that Loke had submitted his resignation, while Anwar had yet to agree to the departure. The prime minister wants to hold further talks with Loke before deciding how to proceed, according to the reports.
The position leaves Loke’s status as transport minister unresolved. Although he has resigned, Anwar’s decision not to accept the resignation means his departure from the Cabinet has not been confirmed, CNA and Bernama reported.
The further discussions sought by Anwar also leave the immediate outcome uncertain. The reports do not establish whether Loke will withdraw his resignation, whether Anwar will eventually accept it, or when a decision may be reached.
Maya Wilson
World Desk, The Library Media
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