It is normal for elected representatives to attend government functions in their constituencies even if they are from opposition parties, said PAS vice president Idris Ahmad.

While he does not mention PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang, his remarks come after Abdul Hadi attended a breakfast event with fishermen in his constituency of Marang, alongside Agriculture and Agri-based Industries Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek last week.

"There is nothing strange about (elected representatives attending government events). The person who sees it as strange is someone who is strange and has an illness in his heart.

"Someone like this must pray that Allah cures him of the illness," he said in a Facebook posting.