Minister willing to resign over judicial integrity, not election loss

Malaysian Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming has clarified that his readiness to resign stems from a principled stance on judicial integrity, not from the Pakatan Harapan coalition's defeat in the Johor state elections. The Deputy Chairman of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) asserted that his previous statements were rooted in his consistent position as a lawyer defending the authority of the Malaysian judicial system and the rule of law.

Nga explained that if individuals like former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, whose actions led to Malaysia's RM51.4 billion 1MDB debt, could avoid proportionate punishment despite being found guilty, it would signify a compromise of the judiciary's credibility. "If such a situation occurs, in order to defend the integrity of our beloved national judicial system, I am willing to resign as a member of the Cabinet," he stated.

He emphasized that this stance is not personal but a matter of core principle, directly linked to the rule of law enshrined in the Rukun Negara (national principles). "This matter has nothing to do with personal issues, but rather it is a matter of primary principle. I remain firmly committed to this principle," Nga added.

Separately, Nga congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on their victory in the Johor state election. He stressed the importance of respecting the democratic process and acknowledged that BN's supermajority win carries a significant trust and responsibility. "I also want to express my appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all voters who supported PH, as well as the staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly to win for PH," he said, concluding, "Although we did not win this time, there is always tomorrow. PH remains committed and concerned to continue working hard and serving the people and the country."