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Wong Chen joins Parti Bersama Malaysia after MDV dismissal
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Wong Chen joins Parti Bersama Malaysia after MDV dismissal

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Wong Chen joined Parti Bersama Malaysia, citing his dismissal from Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV) and lack of explanation as personal affronts.
  • He claimed to have returned MDV to profitability during his three-year tenure as chairman before his abrupt termination in May.
  • Despite resigning as Member of Parliament for Subang, Wong Chen pledged to continue serving his constituents and plans to open a community service office.

Wong Chen's decision to join Parti Bersama Malaysia was significantly influenced by his recent dismissal from Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV) and perceived personal slights. The former Subang Member of Parliament stated that his removal as MDV chairman in May, after over 22 years as a corporate lawyer, was a personal insult as no explanation was provided.

They fired me within five days. I consider it a personal insult because no explanation was given.

— Wong ChenExplaining his dismissal from MDV and his reaction to it.

Chen asserted that he had successfully steered the Finance Ministry-linked company back to profitability during his three-year leadership. "They fired me within five days. I consider it a personal insult because no explanation was given," he said at a press conference announcing his resignation as MP. He noted that while the Treasury Secretary-General later sent a thank-you letter, it was marked confidential.

However, the letter was marked confidential and I cannot show it to you.

— Wong ChenReferring to a thank-you letter received from the Treasury Secretary-General after his dismissal.

His departure from MDV occurred amid a reportedly strained relationship with the Anwar Ibrahim administration, particularly after attending the launch of Parti Bersama Malaysia. Chen, however, assured his constituents in Subang that he would continue to serve them. He plans to open a community service office in the area soon to ensure their welfare is not affected by his resignation as their elected representative.

For me, it is the Prime Minister's final decision. MDV is owned by the Ministry of Finance and as a corporate lawyer for 22 years, I consider this matter very personal.

— Wong ChenCommenting on the Prime Minister's potential involvement in his dismissal from MDV.

"The step is important because the responsibility to the residents should not stop just because I am no longer the Member of Parliament for that area," Chen stated. He emphasized his commitment to the community that has supported him since 2013, vowing to continue fighting for their interests even without his official position.

The step is important because the responsibility to the residents should not stop just because I am no longer the Member of Parliament for that area.

— Wong ChenExplaining his commitment to serving his constituents in Subang after resigning as MP.
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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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