AMPANG, Jan. 19 -- PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin, who was issued a show-cause letter by the party over her controversial comments against top leaders last December, stood by her remarks today.

Zuraida, who is also housing and local government minister, said she will respond to the show-cause letter within 14 days and hoped the disciplinary board would act fairly and not be influenced by any quarters, including party leaders.

"I was given 14 days to respond. And I will respond to issues raised, although I cannot reveal what the issues are.

"But what is important is that what I said at Renaissance Hotel was the truth.

"Insya-Allah I will face the discipline board. We know influences of the party leadership and I hope they give m...