Zahrain quits PKR

(The Malaysian Insider) PETALING JAYA, Feb 12 — Outspoken PKR MP Datuk Seri Zahrain Hashim today announced that he is quitting the party, making him the first federal lawmaker from Pakatan Rakyat (PR) to turn independent.

He told reporters he is beginning to have doubts in Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, citing the actions of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng whom he described as a “chauvinist, dictator and communist-minded”. His resignation comes amid rumours that several other PKR MPs would quit before the Chinese Lunar New Year which is on Sunday.

“When I was invited by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to join Parti Keadilan Rakyat, I place my confidence and trust to the struggle for reform,” said the former Penang PKR chief.

“However my confidence and trust have begun to erode. And my doubts have overtaken my confidence to the objectives and the struggle of PKR especially, and Pakatan Rakyat,” he added.

“In the name of God, I would like to announce my resignation from PKR,” said Zahrain adding that he will remain as an independent in Parliament.

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