Anwar to discuss future of Batu seat with party

Zaim Ibrahim Zaim Ibrahim Updated 4 years ago · Published on 16 Nov 2019 4:40PM · 5 Comments

PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim says the party must respect the voters’ mandate for P. Prabakaran in the Batu constituency but deflected to the party leadership for the MP’s long-term future. – The Malaysia Insight file pic, November 16, 2019.

THERE is no need for Batu MP P. Prabakaran to relinquish his seat and make way for party leader Tian Chua, said Anwar Ibrahim.

However, the PKR president was quick to add that the issue was yet to be discussed by the party leadership.

“Prabakaran has a mandate from the people and we will have to respect that, while Tian Chua is an important party leader.

“This matter can be discussed within party channels, but it has not been raised yet,” Anwar told reporters after attending a PKR event in Kedah today, adding that he was not prepared to make a call on first-time MP Prabakaran’s future.

“We are not thinking about this now, nor was it a condition from the beginning.

Earlier this week, 14 community groups from Batu asked for Prabakaran to vacate the seat to allow PKR vice-president Tian Chua – full name Chua Tian Chang – to contest a by-election.

The two-term former MP could not defend the seat in the 14th general election after he was barred by the Election Commission (EC) over outstanding court fines.

Last week, a high court ruling overturned the EC’s decision, paving the way for Tian Chua to contest in future polls.

Prabakaran won in Batu last year as an independent with PKR supporting his campaign. He later joined the party.

Last night, he found the rear windshield of his Toyota Vellfire had been pelted with eggs after coming out of a meeting in Jalan Ipoh.

He lodged a police report at Sentul police station. Tian Chua has also condemned the incident.

Previously, he said he would not succumb to pressure to step down, adding that he would continue serving his constituents. – November 16, 2019.

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  • Whats there to discuss? Prabakaran won the seat fair and square, Please respect the voters and not some bangsat NGOs.

    Posted 4 years ago by Rupert Lum · Reply

  • The seat does not belong to any individual, Tian Chua can continue his service just fine & wait for next election, enough with toying with seats like it's your birthright.

    Posted 4 years ago by A Subscriber · Reply

  • What is there to discuss?..Respect people vote & voice and not the irrational NGO. If this is the kind politics PKR or PH wants play, Prabha shd leave PKR and become independent if compelled to vacate. See what they can do until next GE

    Posted 4 years ago by Maniraju Maruthai · Reply

  • What is there to discuss?..Respect people vote & voice and not the irrational NGO. If this is the kind politics PKR or PH wants play, Prabha shd leave PKR and become independent if compelled to vacate. See what they can do until next GE

    Posted 4 years ago by Maniraju Maruthai · Reply

  • The way Pakatan (Takda) Harapan is performing, you still think you can Batu?

    Posted 4 years ago by KC Yip · Reply