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Subang MP Wong Chen Weighs Leaving PKR, Seeks Family and Constituent Input
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Subang MP Wong Chen Weighs Leaving PKR, Seeks Family and Constituent Input

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Subang MP Wong Chen is considering leaving the PKR party and is seeking input from his constituents and family.
  • He stated that if PKR does not expel him, he will make the decision himself and will announce it soon.
  • Wong Chen also emphasized that internal party disputes should be resolved through party channels, not by misusing government power.

Subang Member of Parliament Wong Chen has revealed he is contemplating a significant decision regarding his political future, including a potential departure from the PKR party. He is currently seeking the opinions of his constituents and family before making a final choice.

I know many want me to make a decision immediately. But I am still fulfilling my duties as an MP and at the same time need to make a big decision.

— Wong ChenExplaining his need for time to consider his political future.

"I know many want me to make a decision immediately. But I am still fulfilling my duties as an MP and at the same time need to make a big decision," Wong Chen stated. He is engaging with residents through 'teh tarik' sessions to gather their views. He also plans to visit his parents in Kelantan to discuss his next steps.

"Ideally, they (PKR) should sack me, it would be easy. If they don't dare to sack me, I have to make the decision myself. I just ask everyone to be a little more patient, I will announce the decision soon," he added during a speech at the Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) event in Negeri Sembilan.

Ideally, they (PKR) should sack me, it would be easy. If they don't dare to sack me, I have to make the decision myself. I just ask everyone to be a little more patient, I will announce the decision soon.

— Wong ChenAddressing the possibility of leaving the PKR party.

Wong Chen also stressed that any disputes within PKR should be resolved internally, without impacting the public or involving government machinery. He cautioned against the misuse of power, stating, "If PKR and I are no longer compatible, this is an internal PKR matter. So if there's a fight, resolve it through party processes. If I am wrong, the party can show me my mistake."

If PKR and I are no longer compatible, this is an internal PKR matter. So if there's a fight, resolve it through party processes. If I am wrong, the party can show me my mistake.

— Wong ChenStressing the importance of resolving internal party disputes through proper channels.

He reminded PKR and the Prime Minister that the party and the government are separate entities. "If there's a party issue, it must be resolved through the party. If the government is used to punish me and the residents of Subang without reason, that is an abuse of power. Is this the way of the Madani government?" he questioned.

If the government is used to punish me and the residents of Subang without reason, that is an abuse of power. Is this the way of the Madani government?

— Wong ChenQuestioning the potential misuse of government power in party matters.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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