KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Gerakan Wanita head Datuk Tan Lian Hoe had called on former deputy secretary-general Datuk Lee Kah Choon to surrender his party membership after accepting posts in two Penang government agencies.

"He should resign because all Gerakan members have seen what he has done," she told reporters after visiting Bernama headquarters here Tuesday.

She said Lee must leave Gerakan without waiting for the Gerakan leadership to decide it for him. The party would not break up if Lee's membership was withdrawn, she said.

"We have seen the solidarity spirit of party members is still strong through Lee has relinquished party posts," said Tan who is Deputy Information Minister.

Two days ago, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng announced Lee's appointment as Penang Development Corporation director and InvestPenang chairman.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi who is Barisan Nasional chairman said Lee's decision to accept the posts was against the coalition's spirit and he should have conferred with the Gerakan leadership first.