Too early for a Cabinet reshuffle, says Anwar

Too early for a Cabinet reshuffle, says Anwar



Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says discussions on a possible Cabinet reshuffle are premature following speculation sparked by Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s decision to resign. — Picture by Firdaus Latif


Summary

• Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that it is too early to discuss a Cabinet reshuffle amid speculation over changes following Anthony Loke's resignation as Transport Minister.
• Anthony Loke's resignation follows DAP's objection to a pardon for former PM Najib Razak, with Loke's departure formalised after Najib's house arrest begins.
• Potential Cabinet changes are expected to involve only the Transport Minister and Second Finance Minister roles, rather than a larger reshuffle.

First Published: Tuesday, 10 Nov 2026 12:06 PM MYT
Last Modified: Tuesday, 10 Nov 2026 12:28 PM MYT


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said it was too early to discuss a Cabinet reshuffle amid speculation over possible changes to the line-up following Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s decision to resign.

When reporters asked when the reshuffle would take place after he officiated the International Construction Week and BuildXPO Malaysia 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) here, Anwar briefly replied: “It’s too early.”

Loke had previously indicated that tomorrow’s ministry event may or may not be his final engagement with Transport Ministry staff, although he did not confirm whether it would serve as his farewell.

Loke announced his intention to resign on November 6, following DAP’s objection to the conditional pardon allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.

He said his resignation would take effect once Najib arrived at his residence and that he would submit an additional letter to Anwar to formalise his departure.

Utusan Malaysia reported today that the Cabinet could see changes involving two positions, namely the Transport Minister’s post following Loke’s resignation and the Second Finance Minister’s position held by Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, whose three-year term as a senator is due to expire on December 11.

Amir Hamzah could retain his portfolio, but he would need to be reappointed to the Senate and sworn in again before resuming his Cabinet duties

The report, citing sources, said any reshuffle was likely to be limited to the two positions rather than a major Cabinet overhaul.

The last Cabinet reshuffle took place on December 16 last year.