Bukit Gantang Mp Denies Joining Pkr

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Editor's note: An earlier version of this story had cited Perak PKR claiming that the Bukit Gantang MP had been accepted to the party. However, the MP told Malaysiakini otherwise. This article has been amended to reflect this.Bukit Gantang MP Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal has denied claims that he has joined PKR
Syed Abu Hussin (above) told Malaysiakini that he had never even applied to join PKR and stressed that he was still an independent MP
"You ask them to state when did I ever apply to join them," he said
Earlier today, Perak PKR chief Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak issued a statement announcing Syed Abu Husin's entry into the party
He said PKR's central leadership council had decided to admit Syed Abu Husin after observing him over a period of time
"With his experience, I am confident he can help the Pakatan Harapan government and be of value to Perak PKR
"PKR now has 51 MPs and we hope that members at all levels will support our president as the eighth prime minister in the future," Farhash had said
Syed Abu Hussin was among the earliest MPs to leave Umno following the general election last May. In all, Umno has lost 17 MPs over the past year
Currently, there is only one independent member of Parliament left in the form of Kimanis MP Anifah Aman
In 2010, Syed Abu Hussin was targetted by then Permatang Pauh MP and current PKR president Anwar Ibrahim's in the Dewan Rakyat
Anwar had accused Syed Abu Hussin of winning catering contracts for the military worth RM600 million without a tender being called. - Mkini

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