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Focus Malaysia
2 days ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Rafizi to revive reformist spirit via 'HIRUK' in battle royale against Nurul Izzah for PKR's No. 2 post
ALL eyes will now be on PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli who aspires to keep the reformasi momentum alive with his 'HIRUK' campaign tagline as he defends his post in a two-horse race against Nurul Izzah Anwar at the party's central leadership election for the 2025-2028 term on May 23. An acronym for Hidupkan Idealisme Reformasi Dalam Ujian Kuasa (Keep Reform Idealism Alive in a Test of Power), the Ecinomy Minister who is renowned for his campaigning prowess will embark on a nationwide tour to rekindle the spirit of reform that has been a foundation of PKR's struggle since 1998. Rafizi who had earlier offered to quit as minister and PKR No. 2 to propel the party for GE16 (16th General Election) has now made it clear that PKR should not be turned into 'an elitist or dynasty-based party'. 'We must return to rakyat (grassroots) and the voice of reform,' the Pandan MP was cited as saying in a campaign message circulated on social media. The HIRUK nationwide tour series will kick off tomorrow (May 11) with the spotlight on the Melaka & Negeri Sembilan Zone at 9pm in Klana Resort Seremban. Rafizi who toppled fellow contender Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (former PKR secretary-general) for the No. 2 post in the 2022 party polls (59,678 vs 43,010 votes) has nevertheless hinted in jest that the decision to defend his post was never easy to make. 'After two credit cards and one debit card were rejected, and my bank account having exceeded the limit, I finally managed to pay the nomination fee,' he tweeted on X. Setelah 2 kad kredit kena reject, 1 kad debit reject, bank akaun exceed limit ha3, akhirnya berjaya bayar yuran pencalonan 🤣 Saya baru sahaja selesai mendaftar sebagai calon Timbalan Presiden KEADILAN bagi pemilihan ini. — Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) May 9, 2025 'I've just completed my registration as a candidate for the Keadilan deputy president for this election.' Brushing aside allegations of her decision to contest would breed nepotism, Nurul Izzah denied that her action would transform PKR into a 'parti bapa, anak & emak' (literally FAMA party). 'Actually, this label is not a new attack. In fact, since 1998 when the party founder and Reformasi fighters jointly established KEADILAN, this label has been used to belittle our struggle,' recalled the former Permatang Pauh MP. 'When I won the vice-president post with the highest number of votes in 2010, 2014 and 2018, the same attacks were still being made (Nurul Izzah did not contest in the 2022 party polls to focus on the Ayuh Malaysia movement).' The eldest daughter of Prime Minister and party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim further stressed that 'I'm not interested in a cabinet position even if I win the deputy president position'. PEMILIHAN PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT 2025 'Bermesyuaratlah dengan mereka dalam urusan itu. Kemudian apabila engkau telah berazam (sesudah bermesyuarat, untuk membuat sesuatu) maka bertawaqallah kepada Allah SWT , sesungguhnya Allah Mengasihi orang-orang yang bertawakal kepada-Nya'… — Nurul Izzah Anwar 🇲🇾 🌺 (@n_izzah) May 9, 2025 'I'm confident that those who read this statement rationally can distinguish nepotism which is being appointed by family members for a position from a competition voted for by the grassroots,' justified Nurul Izzah. 'I believe that the strength of KEADILAN always lies in its grassroots branches and machinery.' – May 10, 2025
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PKR polls: Election committee denies Rafizi's claim on vendor appointment for election system
JOHOR BARU: The PKR Central Election Committee has denied deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's claim that the vendor's appointment to manage the party's election system was not discussed. Committee chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said Rafizi attended the discussion on the appointment of the vendor and auditor held by PKR's Political Bureau and the Central Leadership Council (MPP). "During the discussion, Rafizi did not raise any objections regarding appointing the vendor responsible for the voting system. Most of the concerns were about the auditor's appointment. Nothing was said about the vendor. "Why is the vendor appointment being questioned after we've already completed divisional-level elections?" she said in a video posted on her Facebook page today. Speaking at the Jelajah Hidupkan Idealisme Reformasi Dalam Ujian Kuasa (HIRUK) in Perak yesterday, Rafizi, who serves as the Economy Minister, alleged that the vendor managing the party's electoral system was appointed secretly without being discussed by the PKR's Political Bureau. – MORE PKR-ZALIHA (VENDOR) 2 (LAST) JOHOR BAHRU Dr Zaliha, also Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), emphasised that the JPP should not be dragged into conflicts among candidates contesting in the party's elections for the 2025-2028 term. She said the committee is an independent body dedicated to ensuring the voting process runs smoothly, in line with the principles of fair and transparent democracy. "We will ensure that the election process during the congress (PKR Annual Congress) proceeds smoothly. InsyaAllah, we will continue to uphold a fair, clean and transparent process conducted with integrity," she said. "Campaign healthily and maturely, present your strengths, and demonstrate what you can contribute for the good of the party and to ensure the party remains relevant," she added. The 2024/2025 PKR Annual Congress, including the congresses for Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) and Wanita PKR, will take place from May 22 to 24, with voting scheduled for May 23. – BERNAMA
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
JPP denies Rafizi's claim on vendor appointment for PKR election system
JOHOR BAHRU: The PKR Central Election Committee (JPP) has denied deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's claim that the vendor's appointment to manage the party's election system was not discussed. JPP chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said Rafizi attended the discussion on the appointment of the vendor and auditor held by PKR's Political Bureau and the Central Leadership Council (MPP). 'During the discussion, Rafizi did not raise any objections regarding appointing the vendor responsible for the voting system. Most of the concerns were about the auditor's appointment. Nothing was said about the vendor. 'Why is the vendor appointment being questioned after we've already completed divisional-level elections?' she said in a video posted on her Facebook page today. Speaking at the Jelajah Hidupkan Idealisme Reformasi Dalam Ujian Kuasa (HIRUK) in Perak yesterday, Rafizi, who serves as the Economy Minister, alleged that the vendor managing the party's electoral system was appointed secretly without being discussed by the PKR's Political Bureau. Dr Zaliha, also Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), emphasised that the JPP should not be dragged into conflicts among candidates contesting in the party's elections for the 2025-2028 term. She said the committee is an independent body dedicated to ensuring the voting process runs smoothly, in line with the principles of fair and transparent democracy. 'We will ensure that the election process during the congress (PKR Annual Congress) proceeds smoothly. InsyaAllah, we will continue to uphold a fair, clean and transparent process conducted with integrity,' she said. 'Campaign healthily and maturely, present your strengths, and demonstrate what you can contribute for the good of the party and to ensure the party remains relevant,' she added. The 2024/2025 PKR Annual Congress, including the congresses for Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) and Wanita PKR, will take place from May 22 to 24, with voting scheduled for May 23.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
JPP denies Rafizi's claim on PKR election vendor
JOHOR BAHRU: The PKR Central Election Committee (JPP) has denied deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's claim that the vendor's appointment to manage the party's election system was not discussed. JPP chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said Rafizi attended the discussion on the appointment of the vendor and auditor held by PKR's Political Bureau and the Central Leadership Council (MPP). 'During the discussion, Rafizi did not raise any objections regarding appointing the vendor responsible for the voting system. Most of the concerns were about the auditor's appointment. Nothing was said about the vendor. 'Why is the vendor appointment being questioned after we've already completed divisional-level elections?' she said in a video posted on her Facebook page today. Speaking at the Jelajah Hidupkan Idealisme Reformasi Dalam Ujian Kuasa (HIRUK) in Perak yesterday, Rafizi, who serves as the Economy Minister, alleged that the vendor managing the party's electoral system was appointed secretly without being discussed by the PKR's Political Bureau. Dr Zaliha, also Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), emphasised that the JPP should not be dragged into conflicts among candidates contesting in the party's elections for the 2025-2028 term. She said the committee is an independent body dedicated to ensuring the voting process runs smoothly, in line with the principles of fair and transparent democracy. 'We will ensure that the election process during the congress (PKR Annual Congress) proceeds smoothly. InsyaAllah, we will continue to uphold a fair, clean and transparent process conducted with integrity,' she said. 'Campaign healthily and maturely, present your strengths, and demonstrate what you can contribute for the good of the party and to ensure the party remains relevant,' she added. The 2024/2025 PKR Annual Congress, including the congresses for Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) and Wanita PKR, will take place from May 22 to 24, with voting scheduled for May 23.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
JPP Denies Rafizi's Claim On Vendor Appointment For PKR Election System
JOHOR BAHRU, May 20 (Bernama) -- The PKR Central Election Committee (JPP) has denied deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's claim that the vendor's appointment to manage the party's election system was not discussed. JPP chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said Rafizi attended the discussion on the appointment of the vendor and auditor held by PKR's Political Bureau and the Central Leadership Council (MPP). "During the discussion, Rafizi did not raise any objections regarding appointing the vendor responsible for the voting system. Most of the concerns were about the auditor's appointment. Nothing was said about the vendor. bootstrap slideshow "Why is the vendor appointment being questioned after we've already completed divisional-level elections?" she said in a video posted on her Facebook page today. Speaking at the Jelajah Hidupkan Idealisme Reformasi Dalam Ujian Kuasa (HIRUK) in Perak yesterday, Rafizi, who serves as the Economy Minister, alleged that the vendor managing the party's electoral system was appointed secretly without being discussed by the PKR's Political Bureau. Dr Zaliha, also Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), emphasised that the JPP should not be dragged into conflicts among candidates contesting in the party's elections for the 2025-2028 term. bootstrap slideshow She said the committee is an independent body dedicated to ensuring the voting process runs smoothly, in line with the principles of fair and transparent democracy. "We will ensure that the election process during the congress (PKR Annual Congress) proceeds smoothly. InsyaAllah, we will continue to uphold a fair, clean and transparent process conducted with integrity," she said. "Campaign healthily and maturely, present your strengths, and demonstrate what you can contribute for the good of the party and to ensure the party remains relevant," she added.
