Khalid said that the party on the contrary has become stronger and is better able to provide a strong challenge at the general elections.

Also on the agenda was Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak’s statement that Malaysia has never been a secular nation as the government has always been driven by the fundamentals of Islam. Najib’s statement has drawn flak from many quarters, not least of which from BN’s own ranks, the MCA.

PKR’s treasurer, William Leong tendered copies of historical documents -- Commissions, statements by former Prime Ministers and Federal Court judgments as evidences to refute Najib’s statement.

The party took the opportunity of the press conference to convey their condolences to the families of the airmen killed in the Nuri helicopter crash.