PKR orders Tian Chua to quit govt post

Chan Kok Leong Chan Kok Leong Updated 5 years ago · Published on 3 Jul 2020 7:00AM · 7 Comments

PKR vice-president Tian Chua declines to say whether he will comply with the party’s order for him to resign as MPC chairman. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, July 3, 2020.

PKR vice-president Chua Tian Chang, better known as Tian Chua, has been instructed to resign as Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) chairman, said sources.

This was revealed in a letter to him from party secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail that was seen by The Malaysian Insight.

In the letter dated June 29, Saifuddin said the PKR central leadership committee decided the previous day that Tian Chua must resign from the political appointment made last year or face action from the party.

The move comes right after PKR sacked five leaders close to former deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali on Sunday, namely Wanita chief Haniza Mohd Talha, Sabah Wanita chief Rahimah Majid, Penang Wanita chief Nur Zarina Zakaria, and Penang assemblymen Afif Bahardin (Seberang Jaya) and Zulkifli Ibrahim (Nibong Tebal).

Tian Chua and two others – Penang Wanita communications director Carolyn Khor and Machap Jaya rep Ginie Lim – were let off with a warning.

Although no reasons were given, the disciplinary action is believed to be part of PKR’s move to get rid of Azmin supporters in the run-up to the elections.

Former Batu MP Tian Chua, who was appointed MPC chairman by the previous Pakatan Harapan government on April 26 last year, confirmed receiving the letter on Wednesday night via email.

“Whoever circulated this (letter) is completely unethical and irresponsible,” he told The Malaysian Insight in a WhatsApp text.

He declined to say if he will comply with the order to quit the MPC post.

On Tuesday, he launched MPC’s 2020 Productivity Report with Azmin, who is also international trade and industry minister. – July 3, 2020.

A copy of the letter sent from PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to vice-president Tian Chua. – The Malaysian Insight pic, July 3, 2020.

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  • Now is the time to see " THE REAL TIAN CHUA ".

    Posted 5 years ago by Harit das · Reply

  • The appointment should be treated with honour that the opposite side regards Tian Chua as someone who has the ability to lead. Political parties here in Malaysia through its highest level always dictate what its representative can or cannot do and as long that is adopted the representative literally has no say since he or she is given the ultimatum. Simply put it the elected representative cant voice nor follow what the people on the ground has to say but to obey and follow what the highest body of the political party says. Than the political parties here in Malaysia are no different from the Russian or the Chinese Communist party. You totally has no voice, just swallow even the masses are not in favour of the directive.

    Posted 5 years ago by Teruna Kelana · Reply

    • "Tian Chua as someone who has the ability to lead." Really?

      Posted 5 years ago by Yoon Kok · Reply

    • A party without hierarchy is just chaos. Not sure if you see the leaders in Russia and China are also "elected". If they are elected, what makes you think the voices of the lower group should override the top? The lower group could just un-elect their choice, this is democracy!

      Posted 5 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • I remember well how hard he fought to oust BN. To see him allied to the former BN parties is sickening. What happened to his resolve and integrity?

    Posted 5 years ago by Malaysia New hope · Reply

  • I think Tian Chua should just quit PKR and remain independent until Assmin is ready with his own multi-racial party. Isn't this the plan Mr Chua? So you might as well quit now. PKR exist only for Anwar and family.

    I think its time for Amanah and DAP to move on without PKR.

    Posted 5 years ago by Super Duper · Reply

  • Come on, give Tian Chua a break, pity him not a mp and ask him to quit. How he going to survive? Unless PH got a job for him..

    Posted 5 years ago by Xarifa Lee · Reply