KUALA LUMPUR: Former PKR MP Zahrain Mohamed Hashim today challenged Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim to show evidence that those who deserted PKR received RM2 million.
Interrupting Anwar's speech on the 10th Malaysia Plan in Parliament, Zahrain likened the issue to Anwar's failed promise to take over the government on Sept 16, 2008, with the help of defections.
"This is the first time that I am challenging Permatang Pauh (Anwar) to show evidence that we received RM2 million each to resign from the party. If you think you want to be a hero, please prove it," he said.
During the PKR congress in Kota Bharu two weeks ago, Anwar had alleged that the PKR MPs who quit the party and turned independent had been paid RM2 million by Barisan Nasional.
However, Zahrain and the other ex-PKR MPs such as Tan Tee Beng (Nibong Tebal), Mohsin Fadzli Samsuri (Bagan Serai) and Wee Choo Keong (Wangsa Maju) had cited lack of confidence in Anwar's leadership as one of the main reasons for quitting.
Meanwhile, another independent Zulkifli Noordin (Kulim Bandar Baru) was sacked from the party for refusing toe the line.
Anwar: I'll do it at the right time
Despite Zahrain's attack, Anwar remained calm and maintained that he had documents to back his claim.
"I don't need to answer this, Mr Speaker. However, I would like to congratulate Bayan Baru (Zahrain) now that he has a nice house and a new car.
“The whole of Penang knows about this, everyone knows," he said.
An irate Zahrain reiterated that the opposition leader furnish proof, but the latter replied that he would do so when the time is right.
Speaking at a joint press conference with the other ex-PKR MPs later, Zahrain said: "If he does not have proof, he should shut up.”
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