Rafizi and Nik Nazmi absent from Pakatan MPs' meeting with PM
Nik Nazmi, who is the Setiawangsa MP, said he is currently away on a working trip in Singapore.
"This was arranged some time back," he said when contacted.
According to sources, Rafizi also did not attend the meeting.
Earlier, several cars belonging to Pakatan ministers were seen entering the Seri Perdana compound.
Among them were Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
The Prime Minister's official vehicle was seen entering the Seri Perdana complex at 4.30pm.
The meeting is believed to be to discuss current issues, including the upcoming parliamentary meeting and matters involving the judiciary.
On Friday (July 11) night, Anwar met with ministers and MPs from Barisan Nasional.
The Prime Minister said among the matters explained were taxation, rumours surrounding RON95 petrol subsidies and issues related to the judiciary.
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