(Kuala Lumpur, 7th) After a commotion broke out on Saturday night (September 6) at the annual Bersatu party congress, where some members demanded party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin step down, security at the event was noticeably tightened on Sunday (7th), with uniformed police seen patrolling the venue to prevent any further unpleasant incidents.
According to the reporter's observation, besides four police officers conducting frequent patrols at the Shah Alam venue, the entrance to the VIP lounge used by senior party leaders was guarded by several bodyguards and volunteers, with unauthorized access strictly prohibited.
Muhyiddin, Deputy President Dato' Seri Hamzah, Secretary General Dato' Seri Azmin, and other leaders entered the VIP lounge at around 8am on Sunday (September 7) for a breakfast lasting about one and a half hours before heading to the main hall for the party's central assembly.
When asked whether Saturday night's (6th) commotion affected the mood of the day's proceedings, Muhyiddin merely smiled and remained silent, not answering the reporters' questions.
It is understood that, unlike the three wings of the party, the debate session of the central assembly on the second day would be conducted behind closed doors, only opening to the media at 3pm for the summary session.
According to reports, during the opening speech on Saturday night (September 6), when Muhyiddin mentioned that some people were collecting signatures to urge his resignation, chaos suddenly ensued among attendants as anti-Muhyiddin and pro-Muhyiddin factions exchanged shouts. However, Muhyiddin was unfazed and continued his speech before leaving.
The incident at the Bersatu party congress opening ceremony prompted representatives to call for increased security at the event.
Bersatu Sungai Buloh Division Information Chief Shahrul Nizam pointed out that some delegates, after witnessing the incident on Saturday night (September 6), still felt uneasy.
He said the incident inevitably made people start to worry about the extent of security protection available for delegates.
Therefore, he urged the authorities to step up on-site security at Sunday's (September 7) congress to ensure delegates can freely express their opinions on the party's direction and issues.
He believes that Saturday night's (6th) incident should not become a source of pressure or threat against delegates’ freedom of speech.
According to the reporter's observation, besides four police officers conducting frequent patrols at the Shah Alam venue, the entrance to the VIP lounge used by senior party leaders was guarded by several bodyguards and volunteers, with unauthorized access strictly prohibited.
Muhyiddin, Deputy President Dato' Seri Hamzah, Secretary General Dato' Seri Azmin, and other leaders entered the VIP lounge at around 8am on Sunday (September 7) for a breakfast lasting about one and a half hours before heading to the main hall for the party's central assembly.
When asked whether Saturday night's (6th) commotion affected the mood of the day's proceedings, Muhyiddin merely smiled and remained silent, not answering the reporters' questions.
It is understood that, unlike the three wings of the party, the debate session of the central assembly on the second day would be conducted behind closed doors, only opening to the media at 3pm for the summary session.
According to reports, during the opening speech on Saturday night (September 6), when Muhyiddin mentioned that some people were collecting signatures to urge his resignation, chaos suddenly ensued among attendants as anti-Muhyiddin and pro-Muhyiddin factions exchanged shouts. However, Muhyiddin was unfazed and continued his speech before leaving.
The incident at the Bersatu party congress opening ceremony prompted representatives to call for increased security at the event.
Bersatu Sungai Buloh Division Information Chief Shahrul Nizam pointed out that some delegates, after witnessing the incident on Saturday night (September 6), still felt uneasy.
He said the incident inevitably made people start to worry about the extent of security protection available for delegates.
Therefore, he urged the authorities to step up on-site security at Sunday's (September 7) congress to ensure delegates can freely express their opinions on the party's direction and issues.
He believes that Saturday night's (6th) incident should not become a source of pressure or threat against delegates’ freedom of speech.