‘No point being in party that no longer represents change and reforms’, Surendran snaps back at Fahmi
The post was directed at PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil who had earlier acknowledged the criticism directed against the party about the party’s silence over the Pardons Board decision to reduce the prison sentence and fine of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
SHAH ALAM – Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) is no longer fighting the good fight, says former PKR vice-president N. Surendran which pushed him to resign from the party.
In a post on X, he said that the party had not carried out the reforms it promised.
“Fahmi, never mind party discipline. I’ve not been an active party member for a long time anyway.
“I asked about the reforms PKR once promised. No decent answer to that. There is no point in being a member of a party that no longer represents change and reform. Take this as my resignation,” the post read.
The post was directed at PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil who had earlier acknowledged the criticism directed against the party about the party’s silence over the Pardons Board decision to reduce the prison sentence and fine of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Fahmi, who is also the Communications Minister said that the party was bound by its principles and discipline.
He had also said that PKR was open to accepting criticism but those who made criticism should also be ready to be reprimanded.
Prior to that, Surendran, who is also the former Padang Serai member of parliament (MP), criticised the Pakatan Harapan coalition over its silence on former DAP leader Tony Pua's sedition investigation.
"Sedition probe on Tony Pua, yet PH/DAP mostly silent - quite shameful.
"How low my old comrades have sunk. Below is Anwar sitting next to me and condemning the Sedition Act, when we were in opposition, years ago.
"Promises are easily made - after getting power all (were) forgotten," he said.
Pua, also the former Damansara MP is under investigation for allegedly making derogatory statement towards the royal institution regarding the decision to reduce Najib’s prison sentence and fine.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
On Monday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called for an immediate stop to all condemnation and criticism regarding the Pardons Board's decision concerning Najib.
He added that the board's decision to reduce the sentence was influenced by Najib's contributions to the nation, including his role, life journey, contributions to his family, prison life, services, and contributions to the community.
Aside from Surendran, Pasir Gudang member of parliament Hassan Abdul Karim had also urged for the Federal Territories Minister, Attorney-General and three other members of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya to provide a clear explanation for the decision to reduce Najib’s sentence.
