The Pandan MP said Adam joined PKR in 2010.

He added that PKR should not take the charges against Adam lightly as it would reflect badly on the party, saying it would be exploited by PAS and Umno.

“If this is not managed properly, people will say that we only kick up a fuss when others commit a crime, but we keep mum when our own members are involved,” he told a press conference today.

Last Friday, Adam was charged with falsifying details of his wealth under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act.

He allegedly committed the crime during an investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) last February.

MACC has also seized Adam’s RM1.2 million castle-styled bungalow and five luxury cars, and has also frozen his bank accounts.

Following this, Rafizi called on Adam to declare his assets and go on leave pending the outcome of his trial.

He said the PKR leadership should distance itself from Adam’s personal issues, in light of the upcoming 14th general election due next year.

Selangor PAS commissioner Iskandar Abdul Samad, when contacted, said Adam joined PKR after he failed to be elected as the Ampang PAS Youth chief.

“He was an Ampang PAS member, but left after he lost in the party election.”