KUALA LUMPUR: PKR is open to criticism from members but those who do so should also be ready to be reprimanded, says the party's information chief Fahmi Fadzil.

       Citing the example of PKR's reprimand of Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim, Fahmi said that this was a normal party practice.

       "If Pak Hassan (Hassan Karim) can criticise (the party) then he can also be reprimanded (by the party)," he told reporters after officiating the Youth Empowerment Fair 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Sunday (Feb 4).

       Asked if Hassan would face disciplinary action, Fahmi said that the party had yet to come to a decision.

       "We have not held a meeting so that matter (imposing disciplinary action) has not arisen," he said.

       On Wednesday, Hassan said that Umno needed to pick a new leader and not just ride on Pakatan Harapan's coattails to regain the votes of the Malays.

       His statement received mixed reactions, including Fahmi, who asked Hassan to stop interfering in the internal affairs of a Pakatan ally.

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       Hassan also said that PKR could expel him if the party considered his speaking out as an offence. – Bernama