{
  "id": 11387582,
  "title": "Anwar: Lee's resignation won't affect Petaling Jaya allocations, projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/anwar-lees-resignation-wont-affect-petaling-jaya-allocations-projects",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:40:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1546168/anwar-lees-resignation-wont-affect-petaling-jaya-allocations-projects"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated today that the resignation of Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung will not impact constituency allocations or ongoing development projects in the area. Anwar clarified that projects including schools, surau, mosques, temples, roads, and other infrastructure would continue despite the change in the constituency's elected representative. He emphasized that if concerns arise regarding allocations, they can be raised without the influence of an MP's resignation. Anwar, also the PKR president, addressed these concerns when visiting the former Royal Malaysian Air Force quarters in Sungai Besi for a development project by KLCC Development. He responded to worries that Lee's resignation could disrupt development projects and allocations in Petaling Jaya. Anwar reiterated that development projects should proceed regardless of changes in the elected representative. Lee resigned from his MP position after PKR suspended his membership for three years, citing his inability to receive an MP's salary while being restricted from addressing constituency issues. Lee formally submitted his resignation from the party on Monday, leaving the Petaling Jaya parliamentary seat vacant. Despite his resignation, Lee assured that his parliamentary service center would continue to serve the local community.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The resignation of Lee Chean Chung as Petaling Jaya member of parliament will not affect constituency allocations or ongoing development projects in the area, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "PKR questions Lee’s attendance at party, Petaling Jaya meetings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/pkr-questions-lees-attendance-at-party-petaling-jaya-meetings",
        "published": "2026-10-02T09:52:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}