Parti Kita launch: 'We are not alone'

Zaid Ibrahim's Parti Kita was launched in a razzle-dazzle ceremony this morning at the Sime Darby Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

It was also an all-star event with many politicians from both sides in attendance.

Padang Serai MP N Gobalakrishnan, PPP president M Kayveas and representatives from Snap were at the event, as were former PKR leaders like Salehuddin Hashim and P Jenapala.

The launch appeared to have been organised by a professional event manager, and featured chic banners and an orange colour theme.

Radio DJ Shazmin Shamsuddin was the emcee, while bouncers in suits, ties and earpieces ensured "security".

Before Zaid delivered his keynote address, a countdown appeared on a screen, accompanied by the Rolling Stones' classic 'I Can't Get No (Satisfaction)'.

"We are no longer alone," said Zaid when he started addressing the crowd.

He left PKR last year, citing dissatisfaction with the party polls.

He had assumed leadership in Akim, a small Kelantan-based party, before renaming it Parti Kesejahteraan Insan Tanah Air (Kita) at an extraordinary general meeting last December.