KUALA LUMPUR — Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament Lee Chean Chung’s resignation from the People's Justice Party (PKR) reportedly stemmed from a disengagement that began over a year ago, according to Prime Minister and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar stated that Lee had ceased attending party meetings for an extended period prior to his official departure.

“He hasn’t attended party meetings for a long time. He didn’t even participate in the PKR Congress,” Anwar remarked, adding that Lee’s resignation is appropriate given his lack of involvement. “If he’s no longer interested, there’s no problem. Leave properly. I thank him for his contributions all this time,” the Prime Minister said.

Lee announced his intention to resign as the MP for Petaling Jaya and revealed plans to submit his formal resignation as a PKR member on Monday. The decision came shortly after he received a formal suspension notice from the party on September 30.

Regarding the parliamentary seat, Anwar confirmed that the Petaling Jaya constituency’s allocation will proceed according to existing plans, though he did not elaborate on what those plans entail. He also mentioned that it would be up to the party’s secretary-general to determine whether to issue a RM10 million summons to Lee for allegedly violating the terms of a bond previously signed.

The circumstances surrounding Lee’s suspension from PKR and subsequent resignation highlight ongoing tensions within the party. While details about the reasons behind the suspension and bond violation were not disclosed, both the party leadership and Lee have acknowledged the break in their association.

Lee’s exit marks a significant development in PKR’s internal dynamics, coming as the party continues to navigate political challenges ahead of upcoming elections. Anwar’s measured response emphasizes maintaining procedural discipline and unity despite individual departures.