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Daily Express
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
PKR election panel hits back at Rafizi over ‘regrettable' rigging claims, says e-voting audit found no irregularities
Published on: Monday, May 12, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 12, 2025 By: Malay Mail Text Size: PKR Deputy President Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli (right) is seen in discussion with Vice-President Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad during the 'Jelajah Hidupkan Idealisme Reformasi Dalam Ujian Kuasa' (HIRUK) tour. — Bernama pic Kuala Lumpur: PKR's Central Election Committee (JPP) has yesterday refuted claims by Deputy President Rafizi Ramli regarding the management of the party's ongoing internal elections. In a statement, JPP stressed that the voter list for the 2025 party polls was prepared transparently based on the latest membership data provided by the Secretary-General's Office and verified through an electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) process. 'The claim that JPP ignored complaints and objections is untrue and regrettable,' committee deputy chairman Datuk Ahmad Kasim said, adding that all such matters were handled professionally and in line with party regulations. The committee noted that the party's election regulations were endorsed by the Central Leadership Council and the Political Bureau in February and March respectively, with Rafizi himself part of both bodies. Under these rules, any objections or appeals must be backed by sufficient evidence, with the burden of proof resting on the party submitting the challenge. A total of 289 objections and complaints were received throughout various stages of the election, including nominations, appeals, and voting, with some referred to the Secretary-General's Office or the Disciplinary Board for further action. JPP said every complaint has been or will be officially addressed in line with principles of transparency and accountability, and that regular updates were shared with the MPP throughout the process. The committee also confirmed that the MPP had agreed to re-examine voting results in six branches following objections, with assistance from an international auditor appointed by the party leadership. JPP noted that the audit report, which Rafizi had disseminated, found the e-voting system to be secure and free from irregularities. On Saturday, Rafizi openly criticised the party's election committee led by Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, for what he described as its failure to tackle serious irregularities in the party's internal election process. Speaking at the 'Yang Bakar Menteri: Yang Berhenti Menteri' programme, Rafizi expressed frustration over the committee's alleged inability to screen candidates effectively, including individuals from other political parties who he claimed had managed to contest in PKR's divisional elections. Dr Zaliha has since announced that PKR had expelled 28 members, including elected leaders, for holding membership in other political parties. * 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
The Star
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
JPP denies Rafizi's claims on election complaints
SHAH ALAM: The PKR Central Election Committee (JPP) has denied claims by party deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli that complaints and objections related to its elections were ignored. Its deputy chairman Datuk Paduka Ahmad Kasim said these allegations are untrue and regrettable. He said that every complaint and objection received is taken seriously and handled professionally, fairly, and according to regulations. "The membership list used is the latest received from the Secretary-General's Office, verified through the electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) process, before being updated as the official voter list. "The statement claiming that the JPP ignored complaints and objections is untrue and regrettable," he said in a statement on Sunday (May 11). Previously, the JPP was accused of failing in its duties when individuals allegedly joined PKR temporarily for the election period, allowing them to vote and contest in recent branch elections. Rafizi also claimed that the JPP failed to check the membership status of individuals from other parties, allowing those from parties like Umno and Pejuang to contest and win branch positions. Ahmad stated that the party election regulations were approved by the Central Leadership Council (MPP) on Feb 23 and confirmed by the Political Bureau on March 3. He noted that both decision-making bodies included Rafizi. "The regulations clearly state that every objection or appeal must be accompanied by sufficient evidence, and the burden of proof lies with the person lodging the objection or appeal. "A total of 289 complaints and objections were received, covering various stages of the process including nominations, objections to nominations, appeals, finalising candidate lists, campaigns, and voting processes. "All these complaints have been thoroughly examined, with some referred to the Secretary-General's Office and the Party Disciplinary Board for further action as per their jurisdiction," he said. He added that the JPP also reviewed objections to voting results after the branch elections and presented them in the MPP meeting. "The MPP has made decisions for six selected branches along with the international auditors appointed by the MPP to represent all issues related to branch voting results raised. "The international auditor's report shared by Rafizi proves that the e-voting system is in good condition, secure, and there is no evidence of manipulation or fraud," he said.
