PKR Postpones National Congress Due to Ongoing Flood Crisis
Flood Relief Efforts to Take Priority
PKR has pledged to mobilize its members’ support for flood relief and post-flood cleanup efforts, according to a statement by the party’s information chief, Fahmi Fadzil. The announcement came as the party postponed its national congress, originally scheduled from December 14-16 in Johor, due to the ongoing flood crisis affecting several states.
PKR has pledged to mobilise its members support for flood relief and post-flood cleanup efforts. (Bernama pic)
The party’s leadership has decided to postpone the PKR National Congress 2024 to a later date, which will be announced in due course, said Fahmi.
Special Congress to Amend Party Constitution
While the national congress has been delayed, Fahmi said a special congress will take place in a hybrid format to amend the party’s constitution. The exact date of the special congress will be disclosed later by PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh.
Flood Relief and Post-Flood Cleanup Activities
The central leadership council has agreed to mobilize party members for flood relief efforts and post-flood cleanup activities. According to Fahmi, the PKR leadership also expressed its sympathy to more than 131,000 flood victims in nine states as of today.
National Congress to Address Other Issues
The national congress was originally scheduled to discuss various issues, including recent bullying cases in schools and higher education institutions. The party leadership has proposed a nationwide anti-bullying awareness campaign, and this topic is expected to be discussed during the postponed national congress.
Conclusion
In light of the ongoing flood crisis, PKR has decided to postpone its national congress to focus on providing support to those affected. The party has pledged to mobilize its members’ support for flood relief and post-flood cleanup efforts, and a special congress will take place to amend the party’s constitution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why has PKR postponed its national congress?
A: The party has postponed its national congress due to the ongoing flood crisis affecting several states.
Q: What will be the focus of the special congress?
A: The special congress will focus on amending the party’s constitution.
Q: How will PKR support flood relief efforts?
A: PKR will mobilize its members to support flood relief efforts and post-flood cleanup activities.
Q: Will the national congress discuss bullying cases?
A: Yes, the national congress will discuss recent bullying cases in schools and higher education institutions, and a nationwide anti-bullying awareness campaign has been proposed.