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Free Malaysia Today
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Selayang PKR Youth leaders quit in solidarity with defeated colleagues, says party
PKR Youth deputy chief Izuan Kasim said the resignations of the 13 youth committee members and claims that the wing has been dissolved will be discussed at a coming meeting of the central leadership. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The 13 Selayang PKR Youth wing committee members who resigned recently had done so in solidarity with their defeated associates in the last division elections, PKR Youth deputy chief Izuan Kasim said. He said he was informed of this at a two-hour meeting with the division's committee and members of the central PKR Youth leadership on Thursday. 'The meeting was held as a platform for the committee members to voice their opinions,' he said. He said the outcome of the meeting, as well as claims that the wing has been dissolved, will also be discussed at a coming meeting of the central leadership. 'It is too early to say that the Selayang PKR Youth wing is officially dissolved. Any dissolution must be confirmed by the central PKR Youth leadership,' he said. It was reported that among those who resigned were the wing's deputy chief, Amir Sahmat, and vice-chief, Lee Fook Onn. Amir had said the resignations were triggered by dissatisfaction over the April 12 youth wing elections, where Tamilarasu Thamil Kalai was declared the division's youth chief. Although there have been claims that the resignations will trigger the wing's dissolution, PKR Youth secretary Omar Mokhtar A Manap emphasised that the wing has not been dissolved. Party secretary-general Fuziah Salleh also dismissed the claims, saying that at least two-thirds, or 18 of the 26 committee members, must resign for the wing to be considered dissolved. 'The total number of elected members is 18, and an additional eight may be appointed, making a maximum of 26. To meet the two-thirds threshold, at least 18 members must resign, Fuziah had said in a statement. 'Firstly, 17 resigned, then three withdrew, followed by another one. The latest figure of those who resigned is 13.'
Free Malaysia Today
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Ex-Selayang PKR Youth leaders urge party HQ to act after mass resignations
A group of former Selayang PKR Youth leaders has called on the party headquarters to address the fallout from their mass resignations. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Former leaders of Selayang PKR Youth have called for a response from the party headquarters following their mass resignations, claiming the division has effectively ceased to function. Ex-deputy chief Amir Sahmat told FMT that 17 committee members initially resigned in a letter dated May 7, addressed to secretary-general Fuziah Salleh and youth wing secretary Omar Mokhtar A Manap. Although some leaders retracted their resignations following internal appeals, 14 stood firm. Amir Sahmat. 'It's already dissolved. There's no functioning committee. We're just waiting for the central leadership to accept the resignations so that a pro tem committee can be established,' Amir said. He said the group sent three letters to Fuziah on May 7, June 4, and June 18, but had yet to receive a formal response. Amir said the resignations were triggered by dissatisfaction over the April 12 youth wing elections, where Tamilarasu Thamil Kalai was declared the division chief. The outgoing committee members had raised concerns over the vote count and transparency. A protest letter dated April 13 was sent to PKR's central election committee, demanding an internal audit. However, the results were upheld. Citing Clause 7.12 of the PKR constitution and Clause 15.11 of the youth wing's standing orders, the former leaders said a pro tem committee must be formed when two-thirds of a division's committee step down. They urged the party to formally recognise this and reject any actions or statements made by individuals claiming to represent the division since the resignations. In a follow-up letter dated June 14, the group called on the central leadership to clarify the division's status to avoid confusion and prevent invalid decisions. Their position was reiterated in a third letter dated June 18, insisting that the resignations were final and non-negotiable. They also rejected efforts to coax them back, calling such moves 'disrespectful of the grassroots and the party's constitution'. 'This decision was made with full awareness, reflection, and a sense of responsibility, after considering the internal turmoil and ongoing constraints,' the group said in the letter sighted by FMT. When contacted, Fuziah confirmed receiving the complaints and said they had been referred to the youth wing. 'From what I understand, the youth wing has taken action already,' she said. FMT has also reached out to PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim and secretary Omar Mokhtar for comment.
