Supporters celebrate early as Nurul Izzah leads PKR deputy race
JOHOR BARU: Supporters of Nurul Izzah Anwar appeared cheerful and congratulated her as she arrived at the Persada International Convention Centre tonight.
Some visibly excited supporters were seen hugging her, before being signalled by her team to remain discreet.
The atmosphere strongly suggested that Nurul Izzah was expected to secure victory in the race for the PKR deputy president post, Berita Harian reported.
As of 7pm, reports indicated that she was leading the contest for the party's second-highest leadership post.
Nurul Izzah spent about 10 minutes in the convention centre lobby before proceeding into the hall to attend the PKR 2025 National Congress, scheduled to begin at 9pm.
Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, who is defending his position as PKR deputy president, arrived at the convention centre around 8.25pm.
His arrival came roughly 15 minutes after PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who was present to officiate the opening ceremony of the congress.
Rafizi was welcomed with thunderous applause and chants of "Reformasi" from his supporters.
He acknowledged the crowd with a wave before making his way into the hall.
Security at the main entrance of the convention centre was tight, with only delegates and accredited observers permitted entry.
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