A total of 19 Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) division chiefs in Johor have jointly called for the immediate suspension of nine Members of Parliament who recently urged the formation of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into judicial appointments and alleged interference in the judiciary.
In a joint statement, the division leaders asserted that the MPs’ actions breached party discipline and ethical standards, undermined the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and exposed the party to political exploitation by its opponents.
“We strongly urge PKR Secretary-General Fuziah Salleh to promptly suspend the memberships of all nine MPs involved pending disciplinary review,” the statement read.
The statement was endorsed by the division chiefs from Mersing, Bakri, Pengerang, Seri Gading, Sembrong, Ayer Hitam, Muar, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang, Tebrau, Pontian, Kluang, Parit Sulong, Tanjung Piai, Pagoh, Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Labis, and Pulai.
The group also called on Fuziah to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings against the nine MPs in question. They include former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli (Pandan), Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (Setiawangsa), Rodziah Ismail (Ampang), Wong Chen (Subang), Zahir Hassan (Wangsa Maju), Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik (Balik Pulau), Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh (Ledang), S. Kesavan (Sungai Siput), and Onn Abu Bakar (Batu Pahat).
While reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the judiciary, the division leaders stressed that the manner in which the nine MPs acted contravened the party’s code of conduct.
They highlighted key ethical provisions allegedly violated, such as the obligation to respect party decisions, preserve confidentiality, protect the party’s reputation, and refrain from any act of sabotage against party leadership or collective decisions.
“Firm disciplinary action is essential to uphold the party’s credibility, restore internal discipline, and prevent harmful perceptions that may compromise PKR’s unity. The party cannot be perceived as lenient on matters of governance, institutional loyalty, or internal cohesion,” the statement continued.
The division chiefs added that any concerns regarding national policy or governance should be addressed through internal party mechanisms, such as the Political Bureau or the Central Leadership Council.
On Tuesday, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim warned that the nine MPs must be prepared to face the consequences of their actions. He urged them to consider the political ramifications of calling for an RCI, particularly the potential pressure it may place on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the broader unity government.
Hassan also questioned whether the MPs had thoroughly assessed the long-term implications of their demands, and whether they were motivated by genuine reformist ideals or personal political ambitions.
The group led by Rafizi had earlier called for the establishment of an RCI and a hearing by a parliamentary select committee, citing delays in appointing top judicial officials, including the Chief Justice and President of the Court of Appeal — delays they argued had triggered a constitutional crisis.
