Tian Chua assaulted by angry supporters at PKR HQ (updated)

PKR vice-president Tian Chua was assaulted outside the party's headquarters after attending a meeting on March 1,2020.

PETALING JAYA: PKR vice president Tian Chua was slapped by individuals at the party's headquarters at Merchant Square here Sunday (March 1) believed to be by disgruntled party members.

In the incident, which took place at about 1.30pm, Tian Chua, whose real name is Chua Tian Chang, was called a "pengkhianat" (traitor) and was shoved and slapped by a few incensed individuals.

He was escorted to a car parked nearby but an angry group of people followed and continued shouting abuse at him.

Tian Chua, who was visibly distraught, engaged in a shouting match with them as a water bottle was thrown at him, which hit him on his forehead.

He was also smacked in the back of his head as he made his way to his car.

The incident was caught on video.

The supporters are believed to be upset with Tian Chua as he is seen to be part of former PKR leader Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali's faction.

Responding to the incident, PKR communucation chief Fahmi Fadzil urged authorities to take action against those who assaulted Tian Chua.

He added that the party's disciplinary board must investigate and take action if those who assaulted Tian Chua were party members.

Meanwhile, another heated scene unfolded at PKR's Penang headquarters as former PKR Youth deputy chief and Penang state executive councillor Afif Bahardin and his supporters were shouted at.

A few people, believed to be PKR members, shouted "pengkhianat" as he left the building.

Meanwhile, police say they have apprehended a suspect and expect to make more arrests.