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Focus Malaysia
2 days ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
PKR grassroot member moots drastic call for Nurul Izzah, mum Wan Azizah to step down
IF ever PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wishes to restore his party's image following the recent controversial deputy president contest, Nurul Izzah Anwar should relinquish her position to silent the opposition's accusations of nepotism until the 16th General Election (GE16). Such is the thought of the party's PKR Shah Alam member 𝖠𝖿𝗋𝖺𝗅'𝗌 (@AfralAbdullah) who further wanted the position to be re-contested by opening it to qualified candidates. 'Offering Rafizi (defeated incumbent deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli) the second deputy president role is not a solution,' he penned on X, alluding to political analyst Prof James Chin who deemed that Nurul Izzah 'cannot have an appointed deputy president because she lacks legitimacy'. POV Salam Menjelang Subuh. Semuga Subuh ini membawa ketenangan & keberkahan buat sahabat. Disclaimer; I express my views thoughtfully, avoiding slander & sensitivity of 3R. I value disagreement, recognizing diverse opinions enrich discourse. No one, no authority, no… — 𝖠𝖿𝗋𝖺𝗅'𝗌 (@AfralAbdullah) June 3, 2025 In the same tune, the Madani government backer who is disgruntled over mistreatment and disrespect shown to Reformasi livewire Rafizi also mooted the idea of the party advisor role being held by new leadership. 'This can prevent the party from being labelled a 'family party'. It's time for Kak Wan (Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail) to step back and rest,' asserted @AfralAbdullah who has been through thick and thin with PKR since its Reformasi heydays. 'Believe me, the oppositwho has been through thick and thin with the party since its Reformasi daysion's job will be much easier in GE16 if nepotism continues to 'stick' or be synonymous with the party.' Accountability Elsewhere, the digital creator also postulated that all ministers, deputy ministers and political secretaries who openly supported Nurul Izzah before the announcement of candidates for the deputy president contest should resign from the Madani government. 'Their actions displayed a lack of professionalism and leaned toward 'sycophancy'. People who lack professionalism and are seen as 'sycophants' should not hold government positions,' he stressed. Additionally, @AfralAbdullah also felt that the PKR Election Committee (JPP) chairperson Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and her deputy, Ahmad Kassin must be held accountable if they fail to provide a clear or reasonable explanation on vote count disparity. 'Out of 30,000 eligible delegates, the combined votes for Rafizi & Nurul Izzah didn't even reach 15,000 or exactly 13,669 votes,' the grassroot member hit out. 'Where did the remaining 16,331 votes go? Lost or not cast?' Likewise, @AfralAbdullah also wanted the following three measures to be implemented in PKR: Branches with a 'head' but no 'body' should be investigated with re-elections held to restore confidence among members who believe the recent election was completely and absolutely 'rigged'; Leaders who lost in party elections or general elections should no longer hold ministerial or deputy ministerial positions to make way for winning leaders; and Investigate allegations of money politics (if any) in the recent party election. Added @AfralAbdullah who has 'delayed' his leaving PKR as he is awaiting Rafizi's announcement regarding his next steps after Eid al-Adha (June 7): Eid al-Adha is synonymous with the sacrifice ritual where only cows, goats, camels, etc are sacrificed. Unlike the recently concluded PKR party election, Rafizi – a loyalist who has long been associated with Anwar Ibrahim, someone who exemplified unwavering allegiance, devotion and fidelity to both Anwar and the PKR cause – became the 'sacrifice'. – June 5, 2025
New Straits Times
26-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
JB PKR chief demands probe into predecessor's 'unofficial results' claim
JOHOR BARU: Johor Baru Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) division chief Mohamad Taufiq Ismail has lodged an official protest against his predecessor over a premature declaration of party election results and the use of a self-issued statutory declaration (SD) to justify them. In a letter addressed to PKR Election Committee chairman Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Taufiq accused Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir of undermining the party's internal electoral process by publicly declaring himself as having secured 949 votes for the division chief's post, ahead of any formal announcement from the central election body. Earlier, Akmal, who is deputy energy transition and water transformation minister, said he would lodge an official protest with the PKR election committee following his unexpected defeat in the race for the Johor Baru PKR division chief's post on April 20. Taufiq described the move as "irresponsible and misleading", saying it gave the impression that the Johor Baru results were final and endorsed, despite no confirmation from the party's central election committee. "Even during general or state elections, the Election Commission (EC) only declares results after full verification by all polling and counting agents. "Jumping the gun like this will cast doubt on the integrity of the party's election system," he said in the letter, which was shared with members of the media, today. He also took issue with Akmal's alleged production of a sworn statement on April 23, claiming that all votes were recorded. He supported the SD with screenshots of signed voter lists and a self-created version of Borang 14, which was the official vote tabulation form. Taufiq claimed that this action posed a serious threat to voting secrecy, accusing Akmal of displaying a printed copy of "recommended candidate's list" and influencing voters at polling stations. "This not only breaches party campaign ethics but erodes public trust in the process. Members may now fear that their votes are traceable, undermining democratic freedom within the party," he said. He further highlighted the potential legal implications, saying the move might violate the principles of vote confidentiality protected under Malaysian law, and called for the matter to be formally investigated by the central election committee. Taufiq warned that Akmal's actions could be weaponised by political opponents and damage the party's credibility ahead of future internal and public elections. "We urge the central election committee and the central leadership council to intervene and take appropriate action in line with the party's constitution to protect the integrity of the party's electoral system," he said. Taufiq said he was waiting for a formal response from Dr Zaliha, adding that party members deserved transparency and justice without fear of manipulation.
