PUTRAJAYA, Nov 11 – Former Transport Minister Anthony Loke attended the Ministry of Transport’s (MOT) monthly assembly for the final time on Wednesday morning, November 11, 2026, following his sudden resignation the previous day.
Loke arrived at the MOT lobby in Putrajaya at 10:04 AM, where he was warmly received by Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, MOT Secretary-General Datuk Seri M. Jana Santhiran, and ministry staff who had gathered starting from 9:30 AM.
Attending the monthly assembly at the personal invitation of Secretary-General Jana Santhiran, Loke also joined ministry personnel for the Cahaya Kasih MADANI event organized in conjunction with Deepavali celebrations.
Before entering the main hall, Loke participated in cultural traditions by lighting the Kuttu Vilakku, the traditional oil lamp symbolic of Deepavali festivities and official ceremonies.
Loke’s final appearance at the ministry comes less than 24 hours after he publicly announced his immediate resignation as Transport Minister on Tuesday, November 10.
The Democratic Action Party (DAP) Secretary-General stepped down following a Kuala Lumpur High Court ruling ordering former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to serve the remainder of his SRC International Sdn Bhd prison sentence under house arrest at his Langgak Duta residence. Loke reiterated that his decision adhered strictly to principles and commitments he had outlined previously.
Farewell Events, Ministry Reception, and Resignation Background
Key event highlights, reception details, and political context include:
- Event & Location: MOT Monthly Assembly & Cahaya Kasih MADANI Deepavali Celebration at MOT Lobby, Putrajaya (Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026).
- Arrival & Reception: Welcomed at 10:04 AM by Deputy Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah and Secretary-General Datuk Seri M. Jana Santhiran.
- Cultural Ceremonies: Lighting of the Kuttu Vilakku (traditional Deepavali oil lamp) prior to entering the assembly hall.
- Resignation Catalyst: Immediate resignation on Nov 10, 2026, triggered by High Court ruling granting house arrest to former PM Najib Razak.
- Political Position: DAP Secretary-General confirming the resignation aligns directly with public commitments declared last Friday.
–NMT
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