Party Elections: PKR May Not Allow Contest for President and Deputy President Positions
PKR International Bureau Chairman Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin has revealed that the party may not allow the positions of President and Deputy President to be contested during the upcoming party elections scheduled for May.
Background
PKR Secretary-General Dr Fuziah Salleh had announced earlier that the party polls for the Central Leadership Council (MPP), Women’s Central Leadership Council, and Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Central Leadership Council for the 2025-2028 term would take place on May 24.
Internal Discussions and Feedback
According to Shamsul Iskandar, the proposal to prevent a contest for the President and Deputy President positions was based on internal discussions and feedback from previous consultations within the party.
"The goal is to maintain internal party stability and improve service to the public, especially with the next general election approaching in about two years. There is no official party decision preventing a contest, but among the leadership, we hold discussions as we prioritise more important agendas," he said.
Stability and Service to the Public
Shamsul Iskandar emphasized that the priority is to maintain internal party stability and improve service to the public. The next general election is approaching in about two years, and the party wants to focus on building its strength and stability before then.
Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister
Shamsul Iskandar, who is also Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, made the statement when speaking to reporters after attending the Tambun Parliamentary "Back to School" Programme 2025 at Sekolah Kebangsaan Meru Raya here today.
Conclusion
While the decision has not been officially made, the proposal to prevent a contest for the President and Deputy President positions suggests that the party is prioritizing stability and service to the public over internal party politics. The next general election is an important milestone, and the party wants to be well-prepared to face it.
FAQs
- Will the decision to prevent a contest for the President and Deputy President positions affect the party’s internal dynamics?
- According to Shamsul Iskandar, the goal is to maintain internal party stability, which suggests that the decision is intended to prevent internal conflicts and power struggles within the party.
- How will the party decide on its leaders if a contest is not allowed?
- The party leadership will likely take into account factors such as party loyalty, dedication, and service to the public when deciding on its leaders.