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Former Petaling Jaya MP denies departure from PKR party
Lee Chean Chung, the former Member of Parliament for Petaling Jaya, has clarified that he has not left PKR despite becoming less active in party affairs. He attributed his reduced involvement to concerns that were raised through internal channels but went unheeded.
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Lee Chean Chung, who previously represented Petaling Jaya in Parliament, has pushed back against suggestions that he has departed from PKR, stating instead that his decreased activity stems from frustrations within the party.
In a statement addressing speculation about his status, Lee said he remains a member of the party but has become less engaged following matters he brought to the attention of party leadership through internal mechanisms.
The former lawmaker indicated that his reduced participation is a direct response to what he characterized as the dismissal of concerns he had raised via the party's established communication channels. He did not elaborate on the specific issues that prompted his step back from active involvement.
Lee's clarification comes amid ongoing discussions within PKR about party management and internal processes. His comments suggest growing tensions over how the party's leadership addresses grassroots concerns and feedback from members.
The situation underscores broader questions about communication and responsiveness within Malaysia's political parties, particularly regarding how leadership handles feedback from elected representatives and active members.