Elizabeth Wong, the Bukit Lanjan assemblyperson and Selangor executive councillor currently embroiled in a nude photographs controversy, today left the country for an undisclosed location overseas.

Wong also confirmed her determination to relinquish all her posts, despite the numerous calls for her to change her mind.

elizabeth wong 220507 In a statement released to the press, Wong said, “This is the darkest episode in my life. I have never felt so alone, vulnerable and humiliated. I need to rest and to search for peace of mind to get away from the stormy events surrounding me.

“I have informed my party leaders that I am determined to relinquish all my positions, as a Selangor state exco member as well as the state assemblywoman for Bukit Lanjan.”

Wong on Tuesday offered to resign from her state cabinet post and state assembly seat after nude photographs of her were distributed in public. She has since lodged a police report, seeking an investigation into the matter.

It is believed that the photographs were taken while she was sleeping and without her consent.

Although Selangor police chief Khalid Abu Bakar yesterday said police will record a statement from Wong’s former boyfriend , she warned that the controversy was far from over.

“I have been informed that they will continue to publish even more lewd graphical, sensational stories of my private life. I have also been told there will be a fresh assault, with more photographs and videos released and circulated in order to completely degrade and bury me,” Wong said.

However, the former lover has gone missing and is believed to be overseas.

In a moving SMS message to her close friends today, Wong wrote: “Please remember me as the person I was, not what they are now making me to be.”

Wong’s statement in full

I have departed today.

Despite having tendered my resignation from all posts, the media and websites continue to intrude into my private life and privacy. I have been informed by several media that they will continue to publish even more lewd graphical, sensational stories of my private life.

elizabeth wong profile biodata 170209 I have also been told there will be a fresh assault, with more photographs and videos released and circulated in order to completely degrade and bury me.

This is the darkest episode in my life. I have never felt so alone, vulnerable and humiliated. I need to rest and to search for peace of mind to get away from the stormy events surrounding me.

I appreciate the overwhelming support from all quarters, especially my voters, women in particular and party comrades. Words cannot express my gratitude for your gentle kindness.

I have informed my party leaders that I am determined to relinquish all my positions, as a Selangor state exco member as well as the state assemblywoman for Bukit Lanjan. I am thankful for the party leadership's concern and encouragement. I seek their understanding for my predicament.

My commitment to the ideals of the Parti Keadilan Rakyat remains unwavering. I shall retain my party membership and continue to struggle for a just society with the party.

The nation is at a crisis facing a serious economic recession. Unemployment is rising, while corruption remains rampant. I wish public discussions would concentrate on these important issues rather than analysing my private life.

My principle remains the same – I will not answer any questions pertaining to my private life. My private life is not for public scrutiny as I have not broken any law or caused harm to anyone.

I plead to the media as well as my supporters to allow me some peace of mind, and to give me space. I urge the media to leave my family, friends and I alone. Please do not continue to shame my family and I, so that we have a chance to lead a normal life as ordinary citizens.

Lastly, I wish to thank the support from the public that has been pouring in ceaselessly. I am very moved and eternally grateful to my friends and colleagues who stand by me. There is nothing in this world that can repay your kindness.