Strengthening PKR in Perlis: Former MP’s Vision
Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin, a former two-term Padang Besar MP and former Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia, has submitted his membership form to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) to join the party as a platform for his new political struggle with the vision of strengthening the party in Perlis.
A New Chapter in Political Struggle
Zahidi’s decision to join PKR is not a result of spite against his old party, but rather an effort to ensure that PKR becomes the main choice of the people of Perlis and thus will be able to form a stable government in the state in the 16th general election. He claims that his application to become a PKR member also received the blessing of the party’s top leadership.
Targeting 400 New Branches in Perlis
Zahidi’s main focus is to strengthen PKR in Perlis by targeting to add 400 new branches throughout the state. Currently, PKR has 60 branches in the state, and the party is targeting to increase that number. "My main focus is to strengthen PKR in Perlis by targeting to add 400 new branches throughout the state," he said.
Cooperation between Anwar and Zahid
Zahidi also believes that the cooperation between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and UMNO president and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the central level is creating a united movement to reclaim Perlis in the 16th general election (GE16).
A Five-Cornered Fight in GE15
For the record, Zahidi’s name was dropped as a BN candidate in GE15 for the Padang Besar parliamentary seat and he lost after contesting as an Independent candidate in the constituency in a five-cornered fight involving Datuk Zahida Zarik Khan (BN); Ko Chu Liang (Warisan); Datuk Rushdan Rusmi (PN-PAS) and Mohamad Saad @ Yahya (PH-Amanah).
Conclusion
Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin’s decision to join PKR marks a new chapter in his political struggle, with a focus on strengthening the party in Perlis. His vision is to add 400 new branches in the state, making PKR the main choice of the people. With his experience and leadership, he is poised to play a significant role in the party’s growth and success in Perlis.
FAQs
Q: What is Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin’s new role in PKR?
A: He has joined PKR as a member, with a focus on strengthening the party in Perlis.
Q: What is his vision for PKR in Perlis?
A: His vision is to add 400 new branches in the state, making PKR the main choice of the people.
Q: What is his attitude towards his old party?
A: He claims that his decision to join PKR is not out of spite against his old party, but rather an effort to ensure that PKR becomes the main choice of the people in Perlis.