This follows the High Court order allowing Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his SRC International prison sentence under house arrest.
This follows the High Court order allowing former prime minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his SRC International prison sentence under house arrest from today.
In a statement, Loke thanked Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the transport ministry since December 2022.
“I also thank the transport ministry’s senior management and staff members for their commitment and cooperation throughout my time leading the ministry.
“I will offer my full cooperation to ensure a smooth transfer of duties to my successor so that all of the ministry’s responsibilities and initiatives would continue to be carried out for the people,” he said.
In September, Loke announced his resignation as transport minister but said it would only take effect once Najib begins serving his SRC jail term under house arrest.
Loke had tendered his resignation after Najib was granted a conditional pardon, but Anwar urged him to continue his duties until Najib was released.
Najib was jailed in August 2022 after the Federal Court upheld his conviction for abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving RM42 million in SRC International funds. He was sentenced to 12 years’ jail and fined RM210 million.
In January 2024, then Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah halved his prison sentence and reduced his fine to RM50 million as part of a royal pardon.
Two months ago, the current Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, granted Najib a further conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028.
This was subject to Najib’s payment of the fine and compliance with all other stipulated conditions.
Last week, Umno said it had settled the RM50 million fine following a crowdfunding initiative.
This evening, the High Court set aside its previous order discharging Najib upon payment of the fine and issued a new order to allow the former Umno president to serve his jail term at home. - FMT
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