Fight against abuse of power must go on, PKR members told

 PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil reminds members not to misuse their positions or engage in activity that could tarnish the party’s image.

PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil at the Federal Territories PKR annual meeting. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR:

 Members of PKR were told today they must continue the party’s struggle against abuse of power, with PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil warning that any misconduct would not be tolerated.

Speaking at the opening of the Federal Territories PKR annual meeting, Fahmi reminded members not to misuse their positions or engage in activity that could tarnish the party’s image.

“Don’t disgrace the party by ‘inspecting licences’,” he said, alluding to two members of the chapter’s residents’ representative council who are currently being probed for allegedly demanding protection money from a massage parlour in Wangsa Maju.

Fahmi said that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is the PKR president, had made it clear that no one would be protected if found guilty of wrongdoing.

“This includes ministers. If it is proven that there was misconduct on their part, they will be charged. Good luck to them.”

He said the party had previously held rallies against abuse of power which saw them come face to face with the police riot squad.

“We must not now allow the same thing (abuse of power) to happen within our own ranks.”

Fahmi also called for accountability within the party, urging members to raise concerns through proper channels rather than airing them publicly.

“If we don’t call each other out, who will? Use the proper channels. There’s no need to start a podcast,” he said, in what appeared to be a swipe at former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli, who makes his views known via podcasts.

Fahmi added that while Anwar is known for his patience, it has its limits.

Separately, Fahmi said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission had taken down 159 pieces of fake news on social media linked to the global energy crisis.

Fahmi, who is also communications minister, said such disinformation includes claims on fuel price hikes, that Malaysia would be charged to use the Strait of Hormuz, and inaccurate reports of Tenaga Nasional Bhd tariff increases. - FMT