23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Adam Adli unfazed by Rafizi's absence from AMK Congress
JOHOR BARU: PKR Youth chief Adam Adli Abdul Halim said he was unperturbed by the absence of certain invited guests at the Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) National Congress 2025, adding that there were "no hard feelings" over the matter.
He was equally clear that the absence of PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli from the Congress opening ceremony was not a cause for concern, and was quick to dismiss any suggestion of divisions within the party.
Adam Adli said invitations were extended broadly, including to Barisan Nasional (BN) and other component parties.
"BN did not attend, but Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) was present. We invited everyone.
"Rafizi was also invited. We were informed in advance that he would be unable to attend, so the ceremony proceeded with the secretary-general. There are no hard feelings whatsoever," he said.
He made these remarks at a press conference following his keynote address at the AMK National Congress 2025 here today.
The congress was attended by more than 2,000 delegates representing 206 branches, with AMK Deputy Chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim also present.
When questioned about the possibility of internal divisions or splits within the party following the recent PKR elections, Adam Adli, who is also a deputy youth and sports minister, expressed confidence that this would not happen, drawing on lessons from past party elections.
"Disunity only becomes an issue if there's no reconciliation effort after the elections. I've experienced the election period. It can get tense and intense. What's most important is how we come back together afterwards.
"PKR elections are open, and that's why they appear heated. But I can assure you that everyone contesting is highly loyal to the party's cause. In fact, they're competing over who is more loyal," he said.
In his keynote address, urged PKR members to cultivate a strong sense of 'assabiyah' (collective solidarity) to reinforce the party's internal political strength.
