16-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
15 Masjid Tanah PKR office bearers retract resignations
Earlier, it was reported that the 15 had resigned over dissatisfaction with the Masjid Tanah division chief's leadership and after being instigated by a fellow member. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA : All 15 Masjid Tanah PKR division office bearers who relinquished their posts yesterday have retracted their resignations, saying they will continue to serve in their elected roles.
In a letter signed by deputy division chief Sunar Misran, who claimed to be representing the other 14, the office bearers collectively decided to withdraw their resignations.
The letter, dated today and addressed to PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh, stated that the decision to retract the resignations came after consultations with various party stakeholders and a re-evaluation of the situation in the division.
'After taking into account the views of many parties, especially our colleagues and grassroots members, and after reassessing the current state of the division and the party's struggle, I, representing all elected leaders who previously resigned, have decided to withdraw all our resignations and continue carrying out our responsibilities in our current capacities,' Sunar wrote.
This matter was also confirmed by Fuziah when contacted.
Separately, a PKR source told FMT that the member who sent the letter of the mass resignations had lost in the division polls.
The source claimed the said member had instigated those who won to resign from their positions.
While those who resigned were not happy with the division chief who won (in the polls), they 'were clueless on what to do' next.
'Although they resigned, the division will not be dissolved because it did not involve two-thirds of the division. The one who instigated (the resignations) wanted the division to be dissolved ,' the source said.
The source added that once the situation was explained to those who had resigned, they had reconsidered their decisions.
Yesterday, Malaysiakini reported that the 15 leaders — including Sunar and vice-chief Lee Kin Mio — had quit with immediate effect following dissatisfaction with division chief Halim Bachik's leadership.
A source from Malacca PKR told Malaysiakini that the group had lost faith in Halim. A party headquarters source confirmed that resignation letters were received around 12.30pm.
In the latest letter, however, the 15 indicated a renewed commitment to party unity and the grassroots struggle.
'We believe there is still much room and efforts that we can contribute to strengthening the division and supporting the party's aspirations at the grassroots level.
'We hope this decision will be accepted and officially recorded by the secretary-general's office,' the letter said.
Sunar also expressed regret over any confusion or inconvenience caused by the initial resignations and thanked the party leadership for their trust and continued support.
