Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali’s aide Muhammad Hilman Idham entered the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) headquarters where party leaders have gathered for an emergency meeting, amid political uncertainty and talk of a new government.
When asked why he was here, Muhammad Hilman said he came for a meeting.
“I am here for a meeting,” the Gombak Setia assemblyman said briefly before entering the elevator.
Azmin and members of his so-called “cartel” are also meeting separately at a hotel in the city.
Bersatu leaders began arriving at the Menara Yayasan Selangor for an emergency meeting at around 8.30pm.
Among those seen entering the building were Bersatu Youth chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, Bersatu Women chief Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun, Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah and Maszlee Malik.
Also present were Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Marzuki Yahya. Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, and Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof.
Meanwhile, Maszlee denied he was quitting Bersatu when approached by reporters about the disclosure by sources close to the Bersatu leadership that several leaders will also depart from the party.
“I am entering the Bersatu office now, why would I be quitting? When did I quit?” the former Education Minister said.