Former Kelantan PKR Youth chief Dr Hafidz Rizal Amran said his removal from the position went against the wishes of PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim, who wanted to see continued negotiations with PAS.

In a statement, Hafidz said the decision was also not in line with the PKR central leadership's ongoing negotiations with PAS, as well as the PKR-led Selangor government's continued collaboration with lawmakers from the Islamist party in the state administration.

Confirming that he received his removal order and the ensuing official letter on the matter from PKR national Youth leader Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad via WhatsApp, Hafidz said the latter's decision was made unilaterally and without due discussions...