Latest news with #PKRWanitaCongress
The Star
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
PKR polls: New party leadership must close ranks ahead of GE16, says Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek Facebook picture. JOHOR BARU: The new line-up of party leaders should prioritise efforts to strengthen the party, including dispelling any rumours, says PKR Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek. "The most fundamental thing in any team is to address misunderstandings, negative assumptions and rumours. "We must ensure our focus is directed towards strengthening the party, staying grounded in its ideology and continuing our forward-looking agenda," she said in her closing speech during the PKR Wanita Congress here. She said this was a crucial step to ensure party unity is preserved. Fadhlina, who is also Education Minister, urged the incoming women's wing leadership to continue the party's existing women empowerment initiatives. "Whoever is appointed must carry these programmes forward and improve them. "The new leadership must be given the time and space to focus, because we are entering a very crucial period to build and strengthen the party as a united team before the next general election," she said. Fadhlina, who is in a straight fight against Rodziah Ismail for the PKR Wanita chief post, also apologised for any shortcomings during her two-year stint. She also said that some 1,265 delegates had voted as of 4pm on Friday (May 23).
The Star
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
PKR polls: Wanita PKR prepping likely candidates for GE16 and Sabah polls, says Fadhlina
JOHOR BARU: Wanita PKR has begun laying the groundwork for the 16th General Election, including grooming potential candidates, says its chief Fadhlina Sidek. Fadhlina, who is also Education Minister, said the women's wing has arranged several training programmes, especially in Sabah, which is expected to hold its state election this year. "The training is not just about developing talent, but also preparing candidates with the right ideals, communication skills, data training, the ability to win over voters, and the confidence to stand for election. "We are also securing financial support through initiatives such as the 30WReps Fund, which aims to assist the party's women who will be contesting in the Sabah and general elections," she told a press conference during the PKR Wanita Congress at the Danga Bay Convention Centre here on Friday (May 23). She added that the 30WReps Fund, with a starting amount of RM50,000, allows the party's women candidates to focus on their campaigns without worrying about funding. "The initiative addresses one of the biggest challenges faced by election candidates, especially women, which is securing funds," she said. Fadhlina also said Johor is seen as one of the best places to identify talent among women. 'We won seven parliamentary seats in Johor with the help of our partners in Pakatan Harapan. "So, Johor is not just a location (but) one of our strongest power bases, especially (in the context) of general election victories," she said. Fadhlina had been asked if the party planned to field more women candidates in the next general election.
