PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man reminded Anak Bukit assemblyperson Amiruddin Hamzah, who defected to Bersatu today, of his religious oath (baiah).
"Personally, I was shocked by his actions because he was not one of those who was problematic to the party (PAS) and is easy to talk to.
"PAS respects his decision but he has a few obligations under the baiah he had made," he told Malaysiakini when contacted.
In the 13th general election, PAS elected representatives were made to take a religious oath that they would have to divorce their spouse if they left PAS.
Amiruddin, in a press conference, today formally announced his entry to Bersatu.
He was accompanied by Bersatu deputy president Mukhriz Mahathir and the Kedah Bersatu leadership...