KANGAR: Claims of mass resignations within Kangar PKR have been dismissed as misleading, with insiders saying the situation has been "manipulated" by the division’s current leadership.
A source said the individuals involved had, in fact, quietly stepped down from their roles as committee members as early as last month but not from the party itself.
"This is not about weakening the party. They simply cannot work with the new division chief," the source told The Star on Thursday (April 23).
The source alleged that new division chief Noor Amin Ahmad amplified the issue, not the members concerned.
"He made the matter public, not them. Even those holding positions such as deputy and vice division chief only resigned as committee members. They remain party members," the source added.
The source also claimed that tensions began during the division’s first meeting last year, when more than 15 members asked for it to be postponed.
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"Despite the request, Noor Amin proceeded and appointed his own people during the meeting to secure a quorum," the source said, alleging manipulation in the process.
The source said the division even conducted an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) in Kangar, but the current division chief did not reveal this to the public.
Additionally, the source refuted allegations that some members were Thai nationals: "All members have addresses in Perlis. There is no basis to the claim they are from Thailand."
Reiterating their stance, the source stressed that those who left the committee remain committed to the party.
"They are still members and are willing to continue serving the party, but not under Noor Amin’s leadership," the source said.
It was reported that 15 committee members of the division including its deputy chief have resigned, citing dissatisfaction with Noor Amin.
They submitted a letter to the PKR secretary-general alleging mismanagement and weak leadership in the division.
The group also reportedly said it had lost confidence in Noor Amin's leadership.
Noor Amin said he has the right to appoint an additional 11 members to ensure that he has a quorum and can function effectively.
"Since I was appointed, I have held six meetings and one annual general meeting, not counting smaller sessions," he told a news portal.
