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The Star
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Nurul Izzah is PKR's new No. 2
Fresh off victory, party deputy eyes pushing internal reforms and GE16 JOHOR BARU: Newly elected PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar wants to focus on rallying efforts within the party and internal reforms to head towards the 16th General Election. Fresh off her victory in PKR's elections, she said her main focus will be on integrating all efforts within the party. 'Secondly, I want to implement internal reforms and move towards the next general election. 'I also ask for your prayers as my husband and I will be heading for Mecca to perform the haj after the party congress,' she said when asked about her reaction to winning against incumbent Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. She was met by reporters at the launch of the PKR National Congress at Persada Johor International Convention Centre here yesterday. Nurul Izzah won party's number two post with 9,803 votes against Economy Minister Rafizi. Meanwhile, when asked how he felt after the announcement of the official results, Rafizi said the focus should be on Nurul Izzah instead of him. The congress will continue at the same venue today. Nurul Izzah's victory had been predicted for weeks by observers, who claimed that sentiment among PKR members had soured towards Rafizi. In the lead up to the election, both of PKR's wings, Wanita and Youth, as well as several of the party's state chapters, had expressed support for Nurul Izzah. In the vice-president's race, Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, his Negri Sembilan counterpart Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, and Deputy Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, had clinched the four posts that are up for grabs. Besides them, a dozen other candidates had vied for the posts, and they include Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, deputy party secretary-general Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan, Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin, and Segamat MP Yuneswaran Ramaraj. Party central committee members Abun Sui Anyit and Hee Loy Sian, Jempol PKR division chief Manivanan Gowin, and veteran leader Mustaffa Kamil Ayub also joined the fray for the vice-president posts. Elsewhere, 67 candidates vied for 27 seats on the party's central committee. The top five candidates who managed to clinch positions at the central committee were Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Adam Adli, Chan Ming Kai, Gunarajah R. George, and Azlan Helmi. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek retained her post as Wanita PKR chief, while Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim became the new Youth chief uncontested. Fadhlina had been challenged by Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail. Those elected will serve in their posts from 2025 to 2028, and will likely steer the party into the 16th General Election, expected in early 2028. Months before the election began, party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had expressed his wish for the top two posts to be uncontested so as to not affect PKR's performance in the Federal Government.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Nurul Izzah rises to No. 2 in PKR
KUALA LUMPUR: Nurul Izzah Anwar has been elected as the new PKR deputy president with 9,803 votes, defeating incumbent Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli in the party's polls. The official result was announced by PKR election committee chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa during the party's National Congress tonight. Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, and Chang Lih Kang succeeded in their bids for the party's vice-president posts. Amirudin and Aminuddin are the Selangor and Negri Sembilan menteris besar, respectively. As for the Wanita chief post, Fadhlina Sidek retained the position.
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Fadhlina urges incoming PKR Wanita leadership to uphold ‘Kita Keadilan' spirit
JOHOR BARU, May 23 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek hopes the wing's new leadership will be able to uphold the spirit of 'Kita Keadilan' championed by the party. JOHOR BARU, May 23 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek hopes the wing's new leadership will be able to uphold the spirit of 'Kita Keadilan' championed by the party. The Education Minister said the new leadership must also strive to address and resolve any internal misunderstandings and mistrust to ensure the party's continued strength and unity. 'Looking ahead, the focus is on strengthening the party, reinforcing its ideology, and prioritising programmes and activism within the party. 'Insya-Allah, whoever is appointed, we hope they will carry on the programmes and deliver better outcomes than before, including revisiting the modules of Swan (Sekolah Wanita Keadilan) as well as Madani programmes which have had a significant impact on the people,' she said when winding-up debate during the 18th PKR Wanita Congress at the Danga Bay Convention Centre here today. The Nibong Tebal MP also expressed hope that the new leadership will give full attention to preparing the party for the upcoming general election. 'The new leadership must be given time and space because we are in a very crucial period to build up the party ahead of the elections,' she said. Fadhlina, who is defending her post in the party election, expressed appreciation to all delegates and the leadership team for supporting her in leading the wing. The election for the Wanita chief post will see a straight fight between Fadhlina and Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail. — Bernama The Education Minister said the new leadership must also strive to address and resolve any internal misunderstandings and mistrust to ensure the party's continued strength and unity. 'Looking ahead, the focus is on strengthening the party, reinforcing its ideology, and prioritising programmes and activism within the party. 'Insya-Allah, whoever is appointed, we hope they will carry on the programmes and deliver better outcomes than before, including revisiting the modules of Swan (Sekolah Wanita Keadilan) as well as Madani programmes which have had a significant impact on the people,' she said when winding-up debate during the 18th PKR Wanita Congress at the Danga Bay Convention Centre here today. The Nibong Tebal MP also expressed hope that the new leadership will give full attention to preparing the party for the upcoming general election. 'The new leadership must be given time and space because we are in a very crucial period to build up the party ahead of the elections,' she said. Fadhlina, who is defending her post in the party election, expressed appreciation to all delegates and the leadership team for supporting her in leading the wing. The election for the Wanita chief post will see a straight fight between Fadhlina and Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail. — Bernama
The Star
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Rafizi Ramli makes late entrance at PKR national congress
JOHOR BARU: Economic Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli nearly missed the start of the PKR national congress as President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived and the event began with the singing of the party song and the state and national anthems. About 10 minutes later, Rafizi entered to loud "reformasi" shouts from the audience, with some clapping and cheering. According to unofficial results, Rafizi is said to have failed to defend his post as party deputy president. ALSO READ: PKR National Congress kicks off as delegates gather in Johor Baru PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who was scheduled to arrive at 8.30pm, came to the event about 15 minutes earlier than planned and entered the event hall. Wanita PKR chief Fadhlina Sidek also arrived late, entering just before Rafizi. Representatives from other Pakatan Harapan component parties were also present at the event. More To Come Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Fahmi: PKR polls running smoothly with strong turnout, bode well for party
JOHOR BARU, May 23 — The voting process for the election of the new Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leadership for the 2025-2028 term has been smooth and under control, so far, said PKR Information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the Communications Minister, said that so far there have been no problems involving both voting methods, namely physically and online, and monitoring will be carried out continuously. 'So far, I have not heard or received any reports about Internet issues at any locations. 'The latest report (on the number of delegates) is not in yet, but based on monitoring the Wanita Congress and Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Congress, I see that many have turned up (to vote) and that is a positive sign for the party,' he said here today. He said this when met by reporters while monitoring the voting process involving the Central Leadership Council (MPP), AMK Central Leadership Council and Wanita Central Leadership Council, which is being held at the Danga Bay Convention Centre here from 8 am to 5 pm. The election process involves a total of 32,030 voters, both physical and online, including physical voters in Sabah and Sarawak which are being held at the International Technology and Commercial Centre (ITCC) in Penampang and the Penview Convention Centre in Kuching. Asked to comment on the election results, he said the candidates are expected to be informed of the unofficial results at about 9 pm. Fahmi, who is also the Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament, said the official results will be announced by the Central Election Committee (JPP) at about 2.30 pm tomorrow at the Persada International Convention Centre. — Bernama
