KOTA TINGGI: The start of the PAS Youth annual gathering was marred by a "walkout" by a group of delegates, believed to be supporters of PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and the Syura Ulamak Council.
The incident happened before Asar prayers at 4.30pm, just before PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu delivered his opening speech.
The group, numbering less 50, are believed to be from Selangor, Terengganu and Kelantan.
Several were spotted donning black vests with words expressing support for Hadi and the council.
Party vice-president Salahuddin Ayub said the party leadership would ask the youth movement to submit a report on the alleged incident.
Mat Sabu later downplayed the incident, saying that some delegates left the hall to perform evening prayers.
"It is normal for delegates coming in and out.
"Coincidentally, it was time Asar prayers when I was about to start my speech," he said.
Asked on the vest supporting Hadi and the council worn by the delegates who left the hall, he said the party did impose a dress code for gathering.
"They can wear whatever they want.
"Some even wear vests supporting Pakatan with others wearing those supporting Gaza," he said.
He added that he did not view the alleged incident as a protest.
The recent Selangor Mentri Besar crisis had allegedly created a rift between those loyal to Hadi and those believed to be aligned with PKR advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
- source Star online
- source Star online
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