'PJ MP's resignation another blow to PKR, but PH remains largely intact'

KUALA LUMPUR: The resignation of PKR MP Lee Chean Chung is causing more trouble for the party, which is already struggling to retain its own lawmakers. International Islamic University Malaysia political scientist Dr Syaza Shukri pointed out that Lee being the fourth PKR MP to leave means the party has lost over 10 per cent of its 31 MPs since the 15th General Election.

Dr Syaza said this showed that PKR was in an emergency mode, with the party failing to win new voters and keep its own MPs. While PKR still has credible leaders, recent trends suggest voters are not gravitating towards the party. Dr Syaza compared PKR to Umno's situation after the 2018 General Election, stating that parties can regain support if they rebuild confidence.

However, PKR is facing criticism over its administration, which is causing its decline. Dr Mazlan Ali from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia believed that Lee's resignation was expected and would have limited immediate impact on the government. He also noted that Anwar Ibrahim's government remains unaffected by these political shifts, and PMX (Anwar) may be able to restore PH's strength for the 2027 General Election.