Negotiations to Allow Anwar and Rafizi to Keep Their PKR Posts Without Contest

PKR Elections Scheduled for May

The president and deputy president’s posts in PKR are not expected to be contested at the party’s elections scheduled for May. This is aimed at ensuring Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and economy minister Rafizi Ramli retain their posts as president and deputy president, respectively, Utusan Malaysia reported.

Discussions Underway

Anwar’s political secretary, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, said discussions are underway to leave the top two posts uncontested. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a “2025 back to school” programme in Tambun, Perak, today, Shamsul confirmed that the elections for the central leadership council, and the women and youth wing leaders at the national level will be held on May 24 as planned.

Current Office-Bearers

The current office-bearers have been serving in their positions since May 29, 2022.

Democratic Principles

Asked if the proposed no-contest rule for the top two posts might violate the party’s democratic principles, he said negotiations are part of democracy. “Competition for the top posts is democratic. No competition is also democratic. When there is no contest, it means there has been some negotiation. And this negotiation process is also democratic,” he said.

Focusing on Serving the People

Shamsul also said PKR is focusing on a more important agenda – serving the people as part of the ruling government and preparing for the 16th general election.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the negotiations to allow Anwar and Rafizi to keep their PKR posts without contest are part of the democratic process. The party is prioritizing serving the people and preparing for the next general election.

FAQs

Q: Will the top two posts in PKR be contested at the party’s elections?
A: No, the president and deputy president’s posts are not expected to be contested.

Q: Why is this decision being made?
A: The decision is aimed at ensuring Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and economy minister Rafizi Ramli retain their posts as president and deputy president, respectively.

Q: Does this decision violate the party’s democratic principles?
A: According to Anwar’s political secretary, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, negotiations are part of democracy, and the decision is democratic.

Q: What is PKR’s focus now?
A: PKR is focusing on serving the people as part of the ruling government and preparing for the 16th general election.