KUALA LUMPUR: Secrecy surrounded the PAS central leadership retreat as party president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (pic) arrived at Hotel Tenera at about 9.40am on Sunday (Feb 1) to attend the annual closed-door meeting, now in its third day.
Abdul Hadi, who was assisted by aides and arrived in a wheelchair, made a brief appearance before entering the hotel, where tight security measures were in place throughout the programme.
Delegates were required to place their mobile phones at the registration counter while members of the media were barred from approaching the main hall, underscoring the sensitivity of discussions at the retreat.
The annual gathering is typically held to streamline the party's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), organisational strategies and operational planning.
However, it was expected that this year's retreat would focus heavily on the future direction of PAS with its political allies, as well as preparations for upcoming state elections and the 16th General Election (GE16).
Earlier, PAS central working committee member Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor declined to comment on the agenda or outcomes of the meeting, adding to speculation over the matters being deliberated behind closed doors.
The retreat, held in Bangi, comes amid heightened political manoeuvring as parties across the divide intensify groundwork ahead of the next electoral cycle.
