Fifteen committee members of the PKR Kangar division, including its deputy chief, have resigned after repeatedly failing to attend official party meetings.
Division chief Noor Amin Ahmad clarified the situation, denying claims that the division was suffering from a breakdown in leadership.
Noor Amin stated that the members decided to step down after receiving show-cause letters for missing at least six official sessions.
According to the division chief, some of those who resigned had never attended a single meeting, while others had only appeared between one and three times.
The absenteeism was attributed to dissatisfaction following last year’s party elections. Noor Amin explained that the group was unhappy after their preferred candidate for the division chief post, Gan Ay Ling, was defeated.
Although they filed an objection with the central election committee, the results were upheld as the complaint was deemed invalid.
Allegations of mismanagement dismissed
The resignations come amidst reports citing sources that allege mismanagement and weak leadership within the Kangar division.
The outgoing members reportedly submitted a letter to the PKR secretary-general, claiming they had lost confidence in Noor Amin and accusing him of being intolerant of differing viewpoints.
Noor Amin countered these claims by highlighting concerns he had raised even before the party polls. He pointed to irregularities in membership, alleging that the group had registered thousands of members from outside the Kangar area.
He further alleged that some individuals were registered through improper channels, including the use of false addresses and promises of assistance.
He added that several of those who resigned do not even reside within the division, with some reportedly based in Thailand, which raised serious questions regarding their commitment to local party affairs.
Division remains functional and active
Despite the departure of the 15 members, Noor Amin maintained that the PKR Kangar division remains active and continues to carry out its scheduled programmes.
He noted that since his election victory, he has successfully held six formal meetings and one annual general meeting.
To ensure the division can continue to operate effectively, Noor Amin exercised his right as chief to appoint an additional 11 members.
This move was intended to secure a necessary quorum for decision-making and to prevent the division from becoming stagnant.
He emphasised that the current leadership structure allows him to function effectively for the benefit of the party, rather than being hindered by members who were not contributing to the division’s progress.
