The disciplinary board of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has suspended Wangsa Maju division chief Lai Chen Heng for one year following the circulation of a video in which he appears to discuss financial matters involving the division.
Wangsa Maju MP Zahir Hassan told FMT that Lai’s suspension, effective last Friday, will see his deputy, Azmee Abd Rahim, stepping in as acting division chief during this period. Federal Territories PKR chief Azman Abidin also confirmed the suspension when contacted.
The controversy erupted after a video surfaced, allegedly showing Lai commenting on financial contributions to the division from a prominent businessman, referring to them as “unaudited funds” linked to a senior political leader. Lai has claimed the video was selectively edited and shared with malicious intent to tarnish his reputation, particularly as it gained traction during the PKR election season.
In April, Lai refuted allegations that the division’s 2024 financial statements were manipulated, dismissing the claims as baseless and driven by political motives. Despite the controversy, Lai secured his position as Wangsa Maju PKR chief in the recent divisional elections, defeating his closest rival, Zahir Hassan, by 92 votes.
