KUALA LUMPUR – Selangor PKR will meet Kuala Langat division members again tonight following the exit of the constituency’s MP, Datuk Xavier Jayakumar, from the party.
State chapter chief Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari told The Star after an event in Shah Alam that his deputy, Hee Loy Sian, will meet the division’s Wanita and Youth leaders.
“The Kuala Langat PKR division remains intact, following my meeting last night with its political bureau leadership.
“A tentative decision has been made, but a more conclusive one will be made after tonight’s meeting with the other committee leaders.”
Xavier yesterday announced his resignation as party vice-president and member, opting to support the Perikatan Nasional government as an independent.
He said he will continue to serve his constituency.
“I am confident that I will fulfil my election promises to the people of Kuala Langat.”
His departure makes him the third PKR MP to cross over in recent weeks, with Julau’s Larry Sng and Steven Choong (Tebrau) also exiting the party to support Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s administration.
The Pakatan Harapan presidential council in a statement last week slammed PN’s tactic of using enforcement agencies to intimidate opposition lawmakers into defecting. – The Vibes, March 14, 2021
