Resolve MyKhas allocation issue, hold dialogues, PKR told after exodus

 An analyst says Rodziah Ismail’s access to the MyKhas constituency allocation system must be restored as she has remained with the party.

Ex-MPs Wong Chen and Lee Chean Chung quit PKR recently after their access to the MyKhas constituency allocation system was removed, but Rodziah Ismail (Ampang) has remained.

PETALING JAYA:

Political analysts are urging PKR’s leadership to resolve disputes over parliamentary allocations and engage in meaningful dialogue with elected representatives and grassroots leaders, following the exit of four MPs from the party this year.

Recently, MPs Wong Chen (Subang) and Lee Chean Chung (Petaling Jaya) resigned their seats and left the party in protest after their access to the MyKhas constituency allocation system was removed.

Both have been vocal critics of PKR’s direction recently and are aligned with the party’s former deputy president Rafizi Ramli, who also left in May and now leads Bersama alongside ex-vice president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Tawfik Yaakub.

Universiti Malaya political analyst Tawfik Yaakub said disputes over access to the MyKhas constituency allocation system had contributed to tensions involving MPs aligned with Rafizi, including Ampang’s Rodziah Ismail.

“Parliamentary allocations should be channelled based on clear procedures and the interests of constituents, rather than be seen as a tool to punish or pressure elected representatives,” he told FMT.

“This is important because the departure of elected representatives and grassroots members can weaken the party’s machinery and create the impression that PKR is struggling to manage internal differences.

“More importantly, constituents should not have to bear the consequences of disagreements among leaders.”

International Islamic University of Malaysia analyst Lau Zhe Wei agreed with Tawfik, saying PKR’s restrictions on access went against the party’s long-standing position on equal allocations.

He said Rodziah’s MyKhas access should be restored immediately as she remains with PKR.

“It may not bring much benefit to the party. You won’t win votes simply by restoring the allocations, but at least you can uphold the principle you believe in,” Lau told FMT.

“You can show that you stand by the principle that public funds should go to elected representatives, regardless of political affiliation.”

Meaningful dialogue, peace plan

Tawfik also urged PKR to hold meaningful dialogue between its central leadership, elected representatives and grassroots leaders.

He said disciplinary issues should be handled through a transparent process that gives all parties a fair opportunity to explain themselves.

“Differences of opinion regarding government policy should not automatically be considered opposition to the party,” he said.

To prevent tensions from worsening and triggering further departures, Tawfik suggested that PKR offer a “peace plan” or grant amnesty for elected representatives and grassroots leaders aligned to Rafizi.

He said the offer should go beyond a symbolic gesture and instead tackle the root causes of PKR’s internal tensions.

Tawfik said that in Rodziah’s case, PKR’s leadership and the government should provide a clear explanation for restricting her access to the allocation system and ensure that constituency-related activities continue without disruption.

“If the restrictions are seen as punishment for political differences, this risks increasing feelings of marginalisation and driving more leaders away.

“In my view, peace will only be effective if it comes with guarantees that representatives can perform their duties, express their views and serve their constituents fairly.”

Azmi Hassan.

Akademi Nusantara analyst Azmi Hassan was more skeptical, arguing that PKR’s internal tensions stem from MPs’ dissatisfaction with the party leadership — a factor that has already driven several to resign before completing their terms.

“There is no leadership succession strategy. I think this needs to be rectified by the current leadership,” he told FMT.

Azmi also said several other MPs aligned with Rafizi have remained with the party but may leave when Parliament is dissolved. - FMT