GEORGE TOWN, Nov 28 ― Tanjung Bungah State Assemblyman Teh Yee Cheu will not quit as an elected representative and DAP member but will continue to champion environment issues despite being criticised for backing an opposition motion at the State Assembly sitting last week.
He said, as a State Assemblyman, he did not regret supporting the motion on land reclamation issues in the interest of the people despite being ordered to apologise later.
“As a State Assemblyman and DAP member who holds on to the principle of Effeciency, Accountability and Transparency, I will quit as Penang DAP organising secretary for my action in supporting the motion.
“But, I don't have any regret over what I did at the State Assembly. My stand on the motion stays despite being directed to apologise,” he told reporters here, today.
Muhamad Farid Saad (BN ― Pulau Betong) had submitted a motion suggesting that all sea reclamation projects for development be subjected to public debate during the last State Assembly sitting.
However, Teh apologised for voting in favour of the motion at a media conference after the sitting, adding he was also prepared to accept any form of punishment from DAP following his action.
He said he would also be attending the Penang DAP Congress and Election tomorrow as he had been nominated to contest “and it is up to the members whether to support me or otherwise.”
Last Friday, Speaker Datuk Law Choo Kiang rejected the motion by Muhamad Farid after 23 members opposed, 10, including Teh, in favour, and five abstained.
Those who abstained were Ong Chin Wen (PKR ― Bukit Tengah), Dr Norlela Ariffin (PKR ― Penanti), Lee Khai Loon (PKR ― Machang Bubuk), Cheah Kah Peng (PKR ― Kebun Bunga) and Dr T.Jayabalan (PKR ― Batu Uban). ― Bernama
