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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 no...

Nation 14 Mar 2021 PETALING JAYA: More Opposition MPs are expected to leave their parties and declare their support for the ruling Perikatan Nasional government, say Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa and other leaders. Annuar said he was made to understand “seven or eight more Opposition MPs” may defect to Perikatan in the coming days, citing the government’s “stellar performance in tackling Covid-19”. “Most importantly, if this government performs, then more will be prepared to support us, ” he told reporters after a walkabout at t...

PETALING JAYA: As someone who has known Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar for a long time, PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the former’s decision to leave the party raises “many queries”. “What differentiates a true reformist from others is the strength in facing challenges in good and in trying times, ” he said. He said the Kuala Langat MP had informed party leaders about a recent investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. On Feb 17, he had complained that his reputation as an elected representative was being sullied by media reports linking h...

Xavier quits PKR to back PN and other news you may have missed Modified13 Mar 2021, 10:59 pm A ( Editor's Note: Malaysiakini's weekday newsletter will be replacing the Kini Roundup. Don’t miss out on the new Kini Morning Brief newsletter. Sign up here.) 1. Kuala Langat MP Dr Xavier Jayakumar quit PKR to support the Perikatan Nasional government, citing the need for stability. 2. Sungai Buloh MP Sivarasa Rasiah said Xavier was pressured to jump by selective MACC investigations against him. 3. PKR vice-president Tian Chua said PN's tactics to hold on to power were not sustainable and urged th...