JOHOR BAHRU, March 5 -- Pemanis assemblyman Dr Chong Fat Full will have to pay Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) RM10 million for leaving the party, said Johor PKR deputy chief Jimmy Puah Wee Tse.
Speaking to reporters here today, Puah said this was because Dr Chong had signed a letter to that effect before the assemblyman received his nomination as a party candidate in the 14th General Election.
Dr Chong quit PKR yesterday to become and independent assemblyman supporting Gabungan Baharu, which formed the state government today.
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