KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 7 -- DAP has yet to discuss a replacement for Transport Minister Anthony Loke, whose resignation remains conditional on former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak returning home to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.

DAP vice-chairman Syahredzan Johan said discussions about a potential successor would be premature because Loke's resignation had not taken effect, the New Straits Times reported.

"For now, his resignation has not taken effect until Datuk Seri Najib sets foot in his house, so it is inappropriate to discuss who the replacement will be," he said when contacted.

Syahredzan also stressed that Cabinet appointments remained the prerogative of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim...