PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional is not inviting Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz or Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad to join the Opposition, says Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
"We have never invited them, nor have we held any discussions with them to join Perikatan. If they feel that they want to join us to support our struggle, then that is up to them.
"We have no intention to poach anyone," the Perikatan chief whip said at a press conference in Kota Baru on Sunday (June 1).
Takiyuddin, who is also PAS secretary-general, said Perikatan was open to cooperating with the trio in Parliament.
Both Rafizi and Nik Nazmi stepped down from their posts as Economy Minister and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister respectively after a poor showing at the PKR polls.
Takiyuddin also criticised Tengku Zafrul's decision to leave Umno for PKR, saying the move was unprincipled.
"When someone constantly changes their stance, it is difficult for us to understand their direction," he said.
"I do not know if this move is related to his position in the government or other factors but the people can assess for themselves," he said.
On Friday (May 30), Tengku Zafrul announced quitting Umno and all party posts and would to join PKR.
Tengku Zafrul quit as Selangor Umno treasurer in April last year, and speculation had been rife that he would eventually join PKR.
PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said there is no special pathway for party membership and anyone who wants to join, including Tengku Zafrul, must adhere to standard procedures.
