Lee Chean Chung quits as Petaling Jaya MP
Lee Chean Chung has resigned as the Member of Parliament for Petaling Jaya following a three-year suspension from his party, PKR. The suspension reportedly stems from his involvement with a new political group, Bersama, and internal party friction.
Why it matters
The resignation impacts the political landscape in Malaysia and reflects internal party conflicts regarding political loyalty and organizational structure.
PETALING JAYA: Lee Chean Chung has announced his decision to resign as the Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament without any conditions, effective Friday (Oct 2).
He announced the decision during a press conference today and said he will issue his resignation letter as a PKR member on Monday (Oct 5).
“On Sept 30, I received the decision that my membership has been suspended for three years and that I have received the black and white for that.
“As such, I have made the decision to resign (as the Petaling Jaya MP) without any conditions,” he said during the press conference.
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