KUALA LUMPUR, 6 APRIL — A Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) convention in Johor was briefly disrupted yesterday following a tense exchange between party leaders R. Ramanan and Hassan Abdul Karim yesterday.
The confrontation began when YB Datuk Seri Ramanan, a PKR vice-president, delivered a speech that included sharp criticism of Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. In his remarks, YB Ramanan questioned Rafizi’s actions and suggested they had been detrimental to the party.
MP Hassan, the Pasir Gudang Member of Parliament, interrupted the speech, objecting to the criticism on the grounds that Datuk Seri Rafizi was not present to respond. He argued that party conventions should not be used as a platform to attack absent colleagues.
The situation quickly escalated as YB Datu Seri Ramanan defended his stance, insisting that party members must prioritise unity and address internal issues openly. MP Hassan, however, maintained that such criticisms should be handled through proper channels rather than aired publicly.
The verbal exchange grew increasingly heated, drawing attention from delegates and briefly halting proceedings before order was restored.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions within PKR, particularly over differing views on leadership accountability and how internal disagreements should be managed.
Following the event, MP Hassan reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with how the matter was handled and called for a more appropriate forum for debate.
The party has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.
–Minutes MY / Igneseous Noris
