Malaysia's transport minister resigns
Malaysia's Transport Minister offered to quit his government job. He is angry because the country's king gave a special pardon to former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Under this new rule, Najib can leave prison and stay under house arrest if he pays a large fine.
Loke said his party is strongly against corruption and believes that no one is above the law.
But to keep the country's government stable, only Anthony Loke offered to step down.
Other ministers from his party will stay in their posts so the Prime Minister's government doesn't fall.
Loke promised that big national transport projects will continue as planned without any problems.
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Malaysia's Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, decided to resign from his job. He was upset because the King of Malaysia gave a special pardon to former Prime Minister Najib Razak. This pardon means Najib Razak can leave prison and be under house arrest if he pays a large fine.
Loke's political party is against corruption, meaning they believe everyone should follow the law. However, to keep the government strong and stable, only Loke offered to leave his position. Other ministers from his party will stay to prevent the government from collapsing.
Anthony Loke promised that important national transport projects will continue as planned, even after his resignation. This news story uses many words related to government and politics, which are useful for English learners to understand current events.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Malaysia's Transport Minister resign?
Malaysia's Transport Minister resigned because he was unhappy with the king's decision to pardon former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
What does 'pardon' mean in this context?
In this context, 'pardon' means the king forgave Najib Razak for his crime, allowing him to leave prison early and face less punishment.
What is the meaning of 'no one is above the law'?
This phrase means that everyone, including powerful people, must follow the law and face the consequences if they break it.
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