The MCA disciplinary board has suspended the membership of Indera Mahkota division Youth chief David Choi for three years.

mca snoop squad hearing 140508 michael chen Choi is known for his strong stance against the Lynas rare earths refinery, which is being built in Gebeng, Pahang.

Board chairperson Michael Chen (left) told Chinese newspaper Sin Chew Daily that Choi can appeal against the decision.

The board had summoned Choi to defend himself against 20 complaints, including breaking ranks over the Lynas issue and damaging the reputation of Indera Mahkota MCA division head Pang Tsu Ming.

Despite objections from within the party, the outspoken Youth leader had taken part in the anti-Lynas street protest last year in Kuantan, as well as the Himpinan Hijau 3.0 rally last month in Kuala Lumpur.