PKR's Halili defects to Umno

2015-09-11 10

Hulu Selangor PKR division treasurer Dr Halili Rahmat has announced his resignation from PKR, saying he intends to join Umno.

The announcement was made at a press conference at Petaling Jaya.

Halili was accompanied by former PKR secretary-general Salehuddin Hashim.

This is the latest in a string of resignations from PKR. Since February, several MPs and state assemblyperson have left the party for a variety of reasons.