I can now fulfil my electoral promises, says Larry Sng after defection

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 28 Feb 2021 5:02PM · 6 Comments

Julau MP Larry Sng says he defected from PKR to Perikatan as he needs funds to serve his constituents. – Facebook pic, February 28, 2021.

LACK of funds needed to serve the people in Julau has forced its lawmaker Larry Sng to leave PKR to be a government friendly independent.

Taking the matter to Facebook, Sng said he has not been able to help his constituents who are suffering from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and loss of jobs.

“In my constituency of Julau, the poorest in the country, people are suffering because of the economic impact of the pandemic, loss of jobs and income from low commodity prices.

“I have been unable to serve Julau effectively through lack of much needed development funds. With this move today, I am confident that I will be able to deliver my election promises to my electorate.

“I won the 2018 election as an independent and now I declare myself as a government friendly independent,” Sng said.

Sng said he had consulted several people before deciding to leave PKR.

“There has been too much political instability over the past one year and this has damaged the country’s economy and the people’s wellbeing. I truly believe that the best way forward is to put politics aside for now, so that we can help stabilise and rebuild our beloved country together,” he added.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced Sng and Tebrau MP Steven Choong’s decision to support PN on Facebook.

“Today I received statutory declarations from two opposition MPs who now support the PN government.

“With their support, this will strengthen the PN government’s efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and restore the economy,” Muhyiddin said in a Facebook post.

PKR central committee member, G. Manivannan confirmed that both MPs have quit the party.

In recent weeks, there has been speculation that a few PKR lawmakers would join PN.

Muhyiddin’s two-seat majority in Dewan Rakyat recently vanished after two Umno lawmakers withdrew their support for him.

The support thrown by Sng and Choong today would reinstate that simple majority for the prime minister. – February 28, 2021.

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Comments

  • What crap are you talking? Trying to fool the people with some ill found logic? Only fools will believe.

    Posted 3 years ago by Edwin N · Reply

  • The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

    Posted 3 years ago by Mat Kilau · Reply

  • This cements the low opinion of MPs who are motivated only by money. In the short term money might be gained but the cost in strengthening corruption and cronyism is huge.

    Posted 3 years ago by Malaysia New hope · Reply

  • Just say you like jumping around.

    Posted 3 years ago by Alison Teh · Reply

  • We are not fools as we know you are actually laughing all the way to the bank.

    Posted 3 years ago by Teruna Kelana · Reply

  • You would be elected again in next election if you have told us the fund was withheld by the unscrupulous people in charge. Now we lose hope totally on you. Out you go in next election.

    Posted 3 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply