PKR Leadership Positions May Not be Contested in Party Elections
Kuala Selangor, February 15 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has left it to the party to decide whether the positions of PKR president and deputy president will be contested in the party elections this May.
Anwar, who is also the PKR president, said he respects democracy within the party and does not wish to interfere in the matter.
"Let them decide. I won’t interfere. Let democracy take its course … whether there is a contest or not, let the party decide," he told reporters after officiating at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Harmoni MADANI Bestari Jaya People’s Residency Programme (PRR) project here today.
Earlier, PKR International Bureau chairman Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin was reported as saying there is a possibility that the top two posts might not be contested in the upcoming party elections. He said the proposal was based on views gathered from internal consultation processes held earlier.
According to the PKR constitution, the upcoming term would be Anwar’s last as president if he retains the position.
Party Elections Scheduled for May 24
On January 26, PKR secretary-general Dr Fuziah Salleh announced that the party will hold elections for the Central Leadership Council, Central Women’s Leadership Council and Central Angkatan Muda Keadilan Leadership Council for the 2025-2028 term on May 24.
Conclusion
The decision on whether the positions of PKR president and deputy president will be contested in the party elections is now in the hands of the party. Anwar’s decision to respect democracy and not interfere in the matter demonstrates his commitment to upholding the principles of democracy within the party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will the positions of PKR president and deputy president be contested in the party elections?
A: The decision is yet to be made by the party.
Q: What is the current term for the PKR president?
A: The current term is set to end if Anwar retains the position.
Q: When are the party elections scheduled to take place?
A: The party elections are scheduled to take place on May 24.
Q: What is the purpose of the internal consultation process?
A: The purpose is to gather views from party members on the proposed proposal not to contest the top two posts.
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