KUALA LUMPUR: The disgruntled Nibong Tebal member of parliament today called on the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leadership to replace Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.

"Lim Guan Eng should be replaced by PR or he will be replaced by the people," said Tan Tee Beng at a press conference today.

"If not for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, there would have been no March 8 tsunami. Don’t treat us like a dog in Penang," he added.

Tan alleged that Lim was not fit to be chief minister as he was arrogant and did not even listen to his own party grassroots.

The Penang-based MP said other MPs did not speak up because they were cowed by Lim’s arrogance.

Tan stressed that he has only attacked policies and he was consistent in pointing out problems in Penang.

He had alleged on Monday that PKR legislators, like an opposition party in Penang, had no state allocations for their constituencies.

In Selangor, all PR MPs get an RM100,000 allocation for their constituency and RM50,000 for office expenses from the state government.

However, despite his dissatisfaction, Tan said he was not ready to leave PKR yet.

"The struggle is not over yet. Anyway, there have been no offers from any party," said Tan.

"But if I’m sacked by the party then I may have to go elsewhere," he added.

"I’m not going independent or jumping ship for now."

Tan said he has resorted to going to the press with his grouses as the party channels had failed.

"We used to have joint and political-bureau meetings but nothing comes out of the meetings. The last was in August. Since then, there have been no meetings and the unhappiness goes right down to the division chiefs."

The former Gerakan member also called for PKR Deputy President Dr Syed Husin Ali's suspension.

Syed Husin, who became a senator in December, told news website Malaysiakini.com on Tuesday that Tan could leave if he wants to.

"His position is questionable as Parti Rakyat Malaysia still legally exists after the merger with Parti Keadilan," said Tan.

"How can Syed Husin be the PKR deputy president if his party still exists?" he reasoned.

Tan said Syed Husin’s position should be made clear before the veteran politician makes comments about others.

Tan also dismissed suggestions that his tirade was crafted to divert attention from Anwar’s sodomy trial.