Kuala lumpur: Gerakan has expelled Tang Jay Son from the party with immediate effect after he contested under the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) ticket in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. Gerakan secretary-general Wong Chia Zhen announced the decision in a statement, highlighting that Tang's action represented a significant breach of party discipline as it contradicted the principle of loyalty to the party.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Wong emphasized that Gerakan requires every member to adhere to the party constitution, respect organizational decisions, and maintain party discipline and integrity at all times. He further stated that any member acting against the party's interests would face suitable disciplinary measures.

Tang Jay Son has been confirmed as Bersatu's candidate for the Rahang state seat, where he will compete in a four-cornered contest. He will be up against incumbent Siau Meow Kong of Pakatan Harapan (PH), Yap Siok Moy of Barisan Nasional (BN), and S. Tinagaran of Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM).