# Lee Chean Chung resignation from Petaling Jaya MP seat

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lee-chean-chung-resignation-from-petaling-jaya-mp-seat
> Updated: 2026-10-05T02:54:46.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Lee Chean Chung has resigned as the Member of Parliament for Petaling Jaya following a three-year suspension from the People’s Justice Party (PKR). Lee characterized his resignation as unconditional and criticized the party for suspending him without a hearing or explanation. He further alleged that party representatives had blocked his access to RM3 million in constituency development funds.

In response to the resignation, PKR Deputy Secretary-General Bryan Ng Yih Miin criticized Lee, alleging he failed to utilize party platforms and frequently skipped crucial government and party meetings. PKR President Anwar Ibrahim also described Lee as an inactive member. Following Lee’s formal resignation to Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul on October 2, Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Md Nor informed the Dewan Rakyat that the Petaling Jaya parliamentary seat is now vacant.

Lee has since officially joined Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama), led by Rafizi Ramli. The party intends for Lee to serve among its interim leaders and assist in campaign preparations for the upcoming Melaka state election, specifically targeting Chinese-majority areas.

This defection contributes to what is being described as internal instability within PKR, following the departures of other figures such as Wong Chen and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Razlan Rafii has called on the Pakatan Harapan-led government to address these resignations, suggesting they signal a loss of confidence in party leadership and the Prime Minister. Razlan noted that the former MPs have planned a nationwide tour to highlight alleged governance failures and internal party issues.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Petaling Jaya parliamentary seat declared vacant after Lee Chean Chung resignation

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has resigned his seat following a three-year suspension from PKR and has applied to join Parti Bersama Malaysia to assist in upcoming state election campaigns.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/petaling-jaya-parliamentary-seat-declared-vacant-after-lee-chean-chung-resignation

### 2026-10-03: PKR faces instability as Lee Chean Chung joins Bersama Malaysia

Former PKR MP Lee Chean Chung has joined the Bersama Malaysia Party, amid growing concerns over internal instability and high-profile defections within the ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pkr-faces-instability-as-lee-chean-chung-joins-bersama-malaysia

### 2026-09-30: Lee Chean Chung resigns as Petaling Jaya MP after PKR suspension

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has resigned from Parliament and his PKR party following a three-year suspension, citing a lack of due process and blocked constituency funds.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lee-chean-chung-resigns-as-petaling-jaya-mp-after-pkr-suspension

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