Constitutional amendments take priority before deciding on political future: Subang MP

Subang MP Wong Chen said his immediate priority is to ensure that the proposed constitutional amendments are properly debated and passed in Parliament before making any decision on his political future.

Speaking to reporters, Wong said the upcoming parliamentary sitting starting June 22 would be crucial, particularly for amendments involving a proposed 10-year term limit for the prime minister and the separation of the attorney-general and public prosecutor roles.

“We fully support the 10-year limit for the prime minister.

“We also support in principle the separation of the attorney-general and public prosecutor, but the current proposal is not good enough,” he told Malaysiakini when met at the Subang Jaya Buddhist Association Wesak Day celebration today.

Wong stressed that MPs have a responsibility to scrutinise the constitutional amendments and ensure Parliament’s role is strengthened through the legislative process.

“As an MP, we must make sure the bill is drafted properly and that Parliament’s powers are safeguarded. I have a duty to be there for them,” he said.

Only after the parliamentary process is completed, Wong said, would he decide on his next steps and consult his constituents before making any announcement.

“The immediate urgency is to ensure the constitutional bill is dealt with properly and that MPs do their job. After that, if things are clearer, I will decide and make an announcement,” he added.

Asked whether he believed PKR was attempting to push him out of his seat, Wong stopped short of making a direct accusation but pointed to several recent developments.

“That, you need to ask them. But it’s obvious, isn’t it?” he said, citing blocked access to the Prime Minister’s Department MyKhas online system used to manage constituency development allocations.

Wong also cited his removal as chairperson of Malaysia Debt Ventures, allegedly without prior notice.

On whether his decision after the parliament sitting could include contesting the Subang seat under another party banner, Wong said all options remained open.

“We shall see. There are many considerations,” he said.

Respecting constituents

Wong further said that several PKR MPs who attended the launch of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) by former ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad had refrained from taking further action out of respect for their constituents.

“For Rafizi and Nik Nazmi, they have to start the party. That’s their decision, and I think their constituents understand that.

“For us, we are not on the forefront, so whatever happens, we need to ask our constituents,” he said.

Rafizi and Nik Nazmi, in launching Bersama, were also forced to vacate their parliamentary seats under the anti-party hopping legislation.

Wong also warned that any major movement involving government MPs could affect political stability and undermine the government’s parliamentary strength.

“If there are a lot of movements, the government will suffer a loss of confidence. They won’t have a two-thirds majority.

“So, it’s not just about us, but also about the stability of the government. For those of us who attended the event, we will decide the best way not to hurt the government or destabilise politics in Malaysia,” he said.

“Umno and DAP are already making a lot of noise, so I don’t think the government needs a few of us to make more noise and make things worse,” he added.

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