Sarawak PKR has criticised how local chieftains were supposedly flown on military aircraft to the federal capital to meet with Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

Commenting on several images of the flight that have been circulating online, Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian said he was “shocked” at the mode of transport used.

“I really kesian (pity) the penghulus (village chiefs) that they had to be transported like this, army planes take a few hours to arrive in Kuala Lumpur and the seats are uncomfortable.

“If it is true that military planes were used, this is an abuse of power...