Nation 14 Mar 2021
KLANG: Veteran PKR member and Kuala Langat MP Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar (pic) dropped a bombshell when he quit the party with which he launched his political career in 1998.
He said he would be supporting the Perikatan Nasional government while serving his constituents as an independent MP.
Dr Jayakumar, who was water, land and natural resources minister in the previous Pakatan Harapan administration, said the current spate of events had convinced him to ditch PKR.
“While there are parties discussing the possibility of elections, this is not necessary or viable at this point of time. Our current priority should be to support the government in containing the Covid-19 pandemic, to create jobs and to secure funds to rebuild the economy.
Mohd Afiq Mohd Tuniman. -filepic
KLANG: The Kuala Langat PKR division has issued a statement disassociating itself from Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar following his departure from the party.
Division deputy chief Mohd Afiq Mohd Tuniman issued the statement, saying that the constituency s grassroots will ensure “traitors” will not get a place in Kuala Langat in the next general election. Kuala Langat Keadilan (PKR) is determined to clean-up and strengthen the division to ensure we can better serve the people.
Dr Xavier helmed the division before leaving the party as a member and as a vice-president. Kuala Langat PKR also vows full loyalty and support to the party and the leadership of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and will not compromise with any individual who is closely linked to the Perikatan Nasional government, said Mohd Afiq.