PKR’s Wong Chen resigns Subang parliamentary seat, effective Aug 10, press conference Wednesday
Wong Chen, a member of the PKR party, has officially resigned from his position as the Member of Parliament for Subang. He confirmed the resignation was submitted to the Speaker and will hold a press conference to discuss the matter further.
Why it matters
The resignation of a sitting parliamentarian is a significant political event that triggers a vacancy and potential by-election in the affected constituency.
PETALING JAYA, Aug 10 — PKR’s Wong Chen today confirmed his resignation as Subang MP, effective 5pm.
He said he had met Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul on August 5 to hand over his resignation letter, allowing parliamentary officers three working days to prepare for the vacancy.
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