Lee Chean Chung, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Petaling Jaya, has indicated his intention to remain active in the constituency despite resigning from his position. At a press conference held on Friday, Lee confirmed he plans to defend the Petaling Jaya seat in the upcoming general election.

Lee, who won the Petaling Jaya parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election in 2022, announced his resignation as MP alongside his decision to leave the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). He revealed that he will formally submit his resignation from the party on Monday, following a formal suspension notice he received from PKR on September 30.

The lawmaker cited his suspension as the key factor behind his resignation. He expressed frustration over being unable to voice his opinions or engage in debates within the party, pointing to a growing strain in his relationship with PKR leadership. Lee highlighted several issues he had advocated for, including the proposed Urban Renewal Act, concerns over the monopoly in Malaysia’s foreign worker management system, and matters involving the Sales and Service Tax, which he suggested contributed to the party’s disciplinary action against him.

Additionally, Lee alleged that access to a RM3 million allocation designated for his constituency was obstructed, with the funds instead being redirected to party representatives. He reported that he had discussed this matter with Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul during a meeting on Thursday, during which he officially submitted his resignation letter. Lee described the meeting as a gesture of respect for parliamentary procedures and institutions.

When questioned about his political future, specifically whether he would join the opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan or the new alliance Bersama, Lee declined to provide explicit confirmation but hinted that his next move was clear to political observers.

Lee is the latest prominent PKR member to leave the party in recent months, following the departures of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, and Wong Chen. The exodus of several key figures points to ongoing tensions and internal conflicts within PKR ahead of the next general election.