Nurul Izzah takes lead in PKR deputy presidency race
Nurul Izzah Anwar had been seen as a clear favourite to win the PKR deputy presidency after more than 200 of the 222 party divisions stated their support for her. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA : Former Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar has taken the lead in the race for the PKR deputy president's post, having so far garnered 72% of votes, according to a source.
Rafizi Ramli and Nurul Izzah are in a straight fight for the PKR deputy presidency, which Rafizi won in the 2022 party elections. Nurul Izzah, who did not contest then, was appointed a party vice-president.
Nurul Izzah, the daughter of party president Anwar Ibrahim, was seen as the clear favourite to win the race after more than 200 of the 222 PKR divisions stated their support for her.
Rafizi, the Pandan MP, previously said he would resign as economy minister if he lost the post to Nurul Izzah.
A total of 32,030 delegates were eligible to cast their votes for the PKR central leadership elections.
The results are still being tallied and are expected to be released at 9pm.
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