Former Deputy Secretary-General of Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia, Lee Kah Choon quits the party today, and announced retirement from partisan politics. His decision was made following his controversial acceptance to the appointment for the posts of director in Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and InvestPenang, both state government bodies of Penang which is now under Pakatan Rakyat.

Lee’s decision has come under fire of several BN leaders, particularly from Gerakan. However, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has explained that his appointment has nothing to do with politics, and everyone who is capable and qualified shall be given a chance to serve regardless of political affiliation.

Yesterday, the Gerakan central committee decided to issue a show-cause letter to Lee, requiring him to explain why action should not be taken against him for accepting the posts.