It's only a week left before campaigning ends for the 14th general election voting on May 9, but trouble is brewing again in PKR, this time involving the party's state Youth chief Asrol Sani Abdul Razak, who resigned from PKR yesterday.

PKR national Youth deputy chief Dr Afif Bahardin said Asrol Sani's resignation was due to PKR giving way to Bersatu in several seats, such as Bertam, where Asrol Sani is a coordinator.

"The leadership decides based on what is best for the party, and not individual interests," Afif, who is PKR's Seberang Jaya candidate, told Malaysiakini today.

"Certain quarters were not happy about the party's decision not to field some candidates.

"We offer the seats to good candidates. The party decided on the candidate list and we must abide by the decision," Afif added.

Asked if the incident would mar PKR's campaign in the coming days, Afif (photo) said their team would have to attract more youths to join the party.

"Already, youths including young adults and students are coming forward to join us, as they see us committed to reforms and championing their causes," he said.

Yesterday, Asrol Sani reportedly quit the party, citing disillusionment with PKR's leadership.

The Bertam PKR coordinator held a press conference with about 70 disgruntled party members from five constituencies - Kepala Batas, Tasek Gelugor, Permatang Pauh, Bagan and Bukit Mertajam.

Asrol Sani did not elaborate why the group has given up on PKR, but he put the blame on DAP and accused the party of following instructions from PKR.

He and his group were also upset that Penaga Bersatu candidate Yaacob Osman was disqualified due to bankruptcy.

"PKR Penang has deviated from its original purpose," he said.

Earlier, before the April 28 nomination day, the PKR leadership in Selangor and Penang had to face many unhappy incumbents, who were either dropped or relocated to other less winnable seats.