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Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Ex-Sabah PKR info chief resigns
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 Text Size: Chrisnadia previously contested in the Tuaran parliamentary seat under PKR in the 14th General Election (GE14) at the age of 35. Kota Kinabalu: Former Sabah PKR Information Chief, Chrisnadia Sinam (pic), announced her resignation from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and her decision to step back from political involvement. In a statement, here, Monday, she confirmed that her official resignation letter was submitted earlier this month to Sabah PKR Chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud. Advertisement A civil engineer by profession, Chrisnadia previously contested in the Tuaran parliamentary seat under PKR in the 14th General Election (GE14) at the age of 35. She secured 14,870 votes, losing to Barisan Nasional's Datuk Seri Madius Tangau, who won with 22,494 votes. She said her departure from politics would allow her to focus on her business ventures, pursue a PhD in Engineering at the Open University of Malaysia and dedicate more time to charity and community service. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Chrisnadia Sinam resigns from PKR to focus on career and studies
Chrisnadia KOTA KINABALU (May 19): Former Sabah Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) information chief, Chrisnadia Sinam, has officially announced her resignation from the party and her decision to take a break from active politics. In a statement issued today, Chrisnadia confirmed that she had submitted her resignation letter to PKR Sabah liaison chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud earlier this month. A former engineer with the Public Works Department, Chrisnadia entered the political arena during the 14th General Election (GE14), where she contested the Tuaran parliamentary seat under the PKR banner at the age of 35. She garnered 14,870 votes but was defeated by Barisan Nasional's Datuk Madius Tangau, who received 22,494 votes. Chrisnadia explained that her decision to step away from politics was driven by a desire to focus on her business career, pursue a PhD in Engineering at Open University Malaysia, and expand her involvement in charitable initiatives and community service.
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PKR needs Nurul Izzah's winning formula for GE16
IPOH: PKR deputy presidential candidate Nurul Izzah Anwar is seen as crucial to the party's top leadership as it prepares for the 16th general election (GE16). PKR Deputy Information Chief Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said Nurul Izzah's leadership was instrumental in PKR's historic performance during the 14th General Election (GE14), when the party secured 47 parliamentary seats, the highest in its history. "So her track record is proven. The highest number of seats Parti Keadilan Rakyat has ever won was 47, during GE14, when Nurul Izzah was the election director. "So if this time around Nurul Izzah becomes deputy president and also takes on the role of election director, I think we could even win 70 or maybe 80 seats," he told reporters after meeting 22 out of 24 Perak PKR division leaders here today. Ramanan, who is also the entrepreneur development and cooperatives deputy minister, said Nurul Izzah's potential return to a key leadership role, including a possible bid for the deputy presidency, could significantly strengthen both PKR and the unity government under the Madani framework ahead of GE16. For the record, PKR won 31 seats in the 15th general election. "But if we let the current trend continue, we might drop from 31 seats to just 19. "That's why we need Nurul Izzah to return and help lift the party again. "It's not that the party is weak. We just need her back, and the formula she used to win us those 47 seats. "We need that formula to push us to 70," said Ramanan, who is contesting the vice-president post. When asked if he officially endorsed Nurul Izzah's candidacy for the party's deputy presidency, Ramanan was unequivocal. "I support Nurul 100 per cent, actually, 101 per cent. "I have no other stance. I'm not playing both sides, not jumping between camps. I'm with one camp only, and that's because of her performance. "It's a track record. It's not about favouritism. I'm not that type, and I've been in politics for a long time. "But the main point I want to highlight today is that I want the party to win more seats. "I want a stronger party. "Now, if she takes the role of deputy president while we are the government, just imagine how many more seats she could deliver, and the kind of spirit she could instil in party members to work harder," he said. The Sungai Buloh member of parliament also urged grassroots members to make wise choices ahead of the party elections, cautioning against attempts to mislead or confuse. "My advice to the grassroots members is this, choose wisely. I have to say it, choose wisely. "Don't let yourselves be misled. "Sometimes in politics, when people can't convince, they start to confuse (others). "So stop confusing (people) and try to convince instead. Don't resort to confusion just because you fail to convince," he said.
The Star
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
The path forward for Umno
All together: Ahmad Zahid (front, third from left) hand in hand with MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong before the cake-cutting ceremony during Umno's 79th anniversary in Kuala Lumpur. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Umno must embrace three principles to reform itself and thrive in a political landscape where no political party can be dominant, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The majority of young voters today also have no loyalty to political brands and are not nostalgic about a party's past struggles, the Umno president said. 'There is no longer a dominant party like before the 14th General Election. We are now in an era of uncertainty where parties must negotiate, share power, and form coalitions,' he said in his speech during Umno's 79th anniversary celebrations yesterday. He said Gen Z and Gen Alpha voters are more discerning and critical, with little loyalty to political brands. 'There is a growing trust deficit. Their dependency on political parties is fading, shaped by the image of leaders who bicker, make hollow promises, and neglect public interest,' he said. The voters of this generation are influenced more by the pace and language of social media rather than by old political rhetoric, he added. 'They don't care for sentimental tales of struggle. They want a future filled with hope, and if we fail to realign our values and messaging, we risk becoming irrelevant,' he said. To stay competitive, Ahmad Zahid said Umno must embrace three key approaches: politik solusi (solution-based politics), politik legasi (legacy-building) and politik moderasi (moderate politics). 'People want real solutions, not more rhetoric. We must nurture bold, competent, critically-thinking successors – and stay the course as a rational, centrist force that unites, not divides,' he said. He also cautioned Umno members against falling into the trap of sentiment and perception, urging them instead to move in unison to regain public trust. Ahmad Zahid added that Umno remains open to welcoming former members back, as long as their intentions are sincere. The 79th anniversary celebration yesterday also marked the first convocation of Sekolah Patriotik Umno Malaysia, with 48 students receiving their certificates. Earlier in his speech, Ahmad Zahid also took aim at what he called 'next-level political hypocrisy' from an opposition party that once aligned with DAP for nearly a decade but now aggressively stirs religious and racial sentiment. 'Let's not forget that those who are now eager to provoke religious and racial emotions once stood alongside DAP in Barisan Alternatif and Pakatan Rakyat,' he said. He added that unlike Umno, which remained grounded in its principles, the opposition party in question once allowed its members to perform prayers outside DAP offices and exalted DAP leaders to the level of revered Islamic figures. 'When we worked with MCA and MIC, we were labelled infidels. Now, the same party copies that very model but hides behind religious rhetoric. That is hypocrisy of the highest order,' he said.
New Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Rafizi slammed for elitism: 'PKR doesn't belong to the inner circle alone'
JOHOR BARU: The behaviour of PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, which includes questioning, insulting, and making unfounded personal accusations about the victories of several PKR division chiefs, merely reflects an immature political culture. Johor Baru PKR division chief Mohamad Taufiq Ismail said Rafizi's comments made during the podcast 'Yang Bakar Menteri' yesterday were inappropriate, prejudiced, and should not be practised by the party's top leadership. He condemned Rafizi's statements and urged him to retract his comments and issue a public apology for the insults directed at him. "It is regrettable that a senior leader like YB Rafizi would choose to make personal statements that are not based on facts and question my contributions that led to my selection as the Johor Baru division chief. "Such open accusations and insults tarnish not only the reputation of individuals but also undermine the spirit of many young people and activists who are building their foundation within the party. "This party does not belong to an elite group alone. "It belongs to all the people who are part of it and to the members who tirelessly work at the grassroots level. "Personal politics and elitism must not be allowed to extinguish the spirit of young people who sincerely fight for the party and the nation," he said in a statement here today. Yesterday, Rafizi, who is also the economy minister, reportedly questioned the victories of Mohamad Taufiq and Afdlin Shauki as the PKR division chiefs of Johor Baru and Setiawangsa, respectively, during the podcast 'Yang Berhenti Menteri'. Rafizi was reported to have described Mohamad Taufiq as an unknown "kid" with no permanent job and no record to defeat the deputy energy transition and water transformation minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, who is also the PKR strategy director and Johor Baru member of parliament. Meanwhile, Rafizi referred to Afdlin as a "professional comedian" who defeated PKR vice president, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who is also the natural resources and environment minister. Mohamad Taufiq said Rafizi's remarks and insults overlooked the reality that many young and new leaders had emerged through their own capabilities, hard work, and commitment to the party's struggle. He said that such personal accusations and insults only weakened party unity and reflected immaturity in politics. "For YB Rafizi's information, I am the chief of the state youth wing (AMK) and the former chief of AMK for Johor Baru in the previous term. "Perhaps it is time for YB Rafizi to engage more frequently with grassroots leaders who are actively working for the party. "I was directly involved in helping Akmal Nasir win in the 14th General Election (GE14) and GE15, and I have previously held the positions of secretary and organising secretary, actively serving at the grassroots level and contributing to the reform movement, particularly among the younger generation," he said. He said it was very superficial to assess a leader's qualifications solely based on their employment status or personal relationships with higher-ups. "For the record, I have been employed as an automotive mechanic at a family-owned company for the past eight years; however, YB Rafizi's accusation that I am a kid with no permanent job is an insult. "I am not an 'unknown kid with no permanent job and no record in the party' as depicted, but rather a grassroots activist who has served, fought, and built the trust of party members while holding key positions at the branch and state levels, ultimately being entrusted with the mandate as the Johor Baru division chief today.
