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Anthony Loke

(陆兆福)

Anthony Loke
陆兆福
The latest news and top stories on Anthony Loke, Malaysia's Minister of Transport. He is the Secretary-General of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) and a Member of Parliament for Seremban.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference at the federal government office in Putrajaya on July 9. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Fall in line or resign: Malaysia’s Anwar reins in partners ahead of state poll

The prime minister has threatened to remove ministers and senior officers attacking fellow federal partners during the Negeri Sembilan poll.

Malaysia

Malaysia can’t block MMC Port chief as it’s a company matter: minister

Malaysia

PH’s ‘marriage’ of convenience with BN unravels in Melaka over lawmaker bill

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Malaysia

DAP’s election loss in Johor prompts soul-searching ahead of next key poll

Following two recent electoral defeats, PH’s coalition ally faces another stern test at the Negeri Sembilan poll on August 1.

DAP Secretary General Anthony Loke during a recent campaign event. The party lost 11 of the 17 seats it contested in the Johor state election. Photo: Facebook/Anthony Loke Siew Fook
China airliners

China’s C919 on Malaysia Airlines’ radar, but Western certification preferred

Opportunities for Comac’s C919 will increase with certification by Western aviation regulators, a Malaysia Aviation Group executive says.

Malaysia

In Malaysia’s Johor, Chinese voters prize affordability over politics

Analysts say issues such as the rising cost of living, jobs and business opportunities now matter more than party loyalty or China money.

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Malaysia

Exclusive | Stop ‘one-party dominance’ in Johor to compete with Singapore: Malaysia’s Loke

The transport minister urges voters to flood Saturday’s state election to ensure Malay-led Barisan Nasional does not have its way.

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Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke (centre) during a recent campaign event. Photo: Facebook/Anthony Loke Siew Fook
Malaysia

Deadly crash in alleged luxury car race renews Malaysia’s road safety concerns

A 19-year-old driver, reportedly a Singapore university student, was arrested over the accident that also killed four members of a family.

Malaysia

Bangladeshi YouTuber’s death sparks mourning amid Malaysia’s DUI crisis

Muzahid Millad was killed in a crash involving an allegedly drunk Malaysian soldier, prompting calls for justice and stricter laws.

Malaysia

Malaysia rejects death penalty for drink-drivers, proposes victim compensation

Adding a compensation clause to the Road Transport Act will help victims avoid a long-drawn-out civil suit, minister says.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke visits family of motorcyclist killed in suspected drunk-driving incident. Photo: Handout
Malaysia

Malaysian minister steps in with aid for family of drink-driving victim

Amirul Hafiz Omar was on his way to buy his son a mathematics book when a car allegedly driven at high speed rammed his motorcycle.

Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke offers condolences and personal financial aid to the family of Amirul Hafiz Omar, who was killed in a drink-driving accident. Photo: Handout
Malaysia

Malaysian minister warns of ‘very, very serious’ energy crisis

Anthony Loke urges Malaysians to plan their travel and reduce resource wastage, saying energy supply would not be disrupted until May.

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Malaysia

Malaysia considers royal commission to probe anti-corruption agency allegations

The cabinet said it would decide after reviewing a taskforce report, as pressure mounts for MACC chief Azam Baki to step down.

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Malaysia

Minister ‘angry, ashamed’ after Kuala Lumpur aerotrain breaks down again

Tuesday’s malfunction, which forced passengers to walk along the rail track, was the 21st incident since July.

Malaysia’s transport minister has ordered an investigation into Kuala Lumpur aerotrain’s service disruptions. Photo: Handout
Singapore

Why a US$70 day trip to Johor is now Singaporeans’ favourite leisure hack

Singapore residents made more than 11 million trips across the causeway in the first seven months of this year, fuelling a retail boom.

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The Malaysian city of Johor Bahru is popular among Singaporeans for grocery shopping, dining and entertainment. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Licence to fill: Malaysia’s new fuel subsidy limited to national ID card holders

It replaces the previous blanket subsidy that was open to anybody at the pump and limits citizens to 300 litres of discount petrol per month.

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Malaysia

Malaysia minister accused of victim-blaming after baby killed in crash

Transport Minister Anthony Loke suggested a child seat could have saved an infant killed at a toll plaza, sparking immediate public outrage.

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Malaysia

Luxury car owners skipping out on US$8.5 million road tax drive Malaysians mad

Owners of over 6,300 Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ferrari and Porsche cars have not been paying for the privilege, minister reveals.

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A red Porsche Cayman in a car park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
SCMP Highlights

Malaysian mall risks boycott, Thailand’s Thaksin imprisoned: 7 Asia highlights

From Thaksin’s fall from grace to Nepal’s historic new interim prime minister, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Malaysia

Malaysian society is polarised but can overcome challenges: Anthony Loke

Race rhetoric has become more divisive due to the opposition playing up such issues for political capital, the transport minister says.

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Malaysia

Malaysia calls on China to push C919 jet globally as AirAsia circles deal

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said purchases by foreign airlines would boost confidence in the Comac-manufactured planes.

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China’s home-made C919 large passenger jet performs a flight demonstration at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai in South China’s Guangdong province on November 13, 2024. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
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AirAsia eyes deal for C919 passenger jet, in bid to tap China-Asean market

If the deal is struck, it would mark the first overseas order for the Chinese passenger jet.

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The C919, China’s first domestically developed narrowbody passenger jet. Photo: SCMP
Asean

‘Prosperity for generations’: Malaysia urges Hong Kong to tap Asean ‘as a bloc’

Hong Kong’s fintech solutions, green finance skills and logistics innovation could streamline trade across Asean, Minister Anthony Loke says.

Malaysia

‘Our country’s image is tainted’: Malaysia gets tough on taxi touts

Tourists are ‘arriving happily’, only to be cheated by touts charging exorbitant fares at the airport, Malaysia’s transport minister says.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s king takes the controls on inaugural electric train journey

The long-delayed southern stretch of Malaysia’s electric train service will start operating at the end of the month.

Malaysian king Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the controls of the electric train on Saturday. Photo: Malaysian Transport Ministry
Malaysia

Flag flak: upside-down display turns Malaysia on its head

A Chinese shop owner’s accidental error has been seized upon by Malay hardliners, leading some to say ‘it’s never about the flag’.

DAP members install a giant Malaysian flag on Wednesday outside a hardware store in Penang that recently went viral for flying the flag upside down. Photo: X/GenZMalaysia
SCMP Highlights

Earth’s deepest animal oasis, Malaysia considers C919: SCMP daily highlights

From an upcoming naval exercise between China and Russia to Malaysia’s interest in the C919 jet, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

China’s C919 passenger plane

Why interest in China’s C919 jet is taking off among Malaysia’s airlines

Anthony Loke says AirAsia and Air Borneo among airlines showing interest in aircraft made by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China.

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