Malay-based interest group Perkasa launched its first annual general meeting (AGM) today at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur despite being hit recently by major blows to its image.

Last week, the Selangor Sultan turned down Perkasa's invitation to attend the event.

This was followed later this week by snubs from government-linked companies (GLCs), many of whose CEOs also declined to attend Perkasa's inaugural AGM.