Malaysia – Subang MP Wong Chen stated PKR’s next generation of leaders would boost its diversity. Wong said he’s seen the party develop since he joined in 2009, and it’s continuing to grow through appealing to multicultural Malaysia. “There were racial aspects when I joined PKR. There were WhatsApp chat groups labeled PKR Chinese and PKR Indians; it never seemed …

Malaysia – Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, the PBM’s newest high-profile recruit, is simply an ordinary member, according to deputy president Haniza Mohamed Talha. Despite the party’s enthusiastic response to the plantation industries and commodities minister’s declaration yesterday, Haniza told reporters that Zuraida would not be seizing the reins of PBM anytime soon. “As a new member, Zuraida’s stance will be considered …

Malaysia – The PKR Election Committee (JPP) has received over 200 complaints about rule breaches during this year’s party elections. According to Sinar Harian, JPP chairperson Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that certain complaints submitted were judged to be without merit and that complainants required to provide further information. “If the complaint needs more elaboration, the complainant will be contacted, and …

Malaysia – Due to disputes amongst supporters at the PKR Bayan Baru branch in Penang on May 16, there was some tension when party members voted in the 2022 PKR party elections. The issue, on the other hand, was quickly brought under control. State Commerce, Industry and Entrepreneur Development Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain and Bayan Baru MP Sim …

Malaysia – On May 13, the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) 2022 elections began, with 11,282 candidates fighting for posts in divisions, wings, and the central leadership. In-person voting began yesterday in Kelantan and Terengganu, according to PKR Election Committee (JPP) head Zaliha Mustafa. It will take place in the Malaysian states of Kedah and Johor. “In-person voting will take place …

Malaysia – Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, the PKR secretary-general, stated his predecessor Rafizi Ramli should not be frightened to communicate his views to the party as previously since his former opponent, Datuk Seri Azmin Ali, was no longer present to discredit them. Rafizi, whom Saifuddin will face in the PKR deputy presidency election, should feel free to pitch ideas …

Malaysia – PAS will not take part in political cooperation or adopt the ‘big tent’ strategy that has been proposed by some opposition leaders in order to compete against Barisan Nasional (BN) in the 15th General Election (GE15), according to Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, the party’s election director for the GE15. He said that the party will not …

Malaysia – Rafizi Ramli, who is the PKR vice-president, has advised his party and its coalition, Pakatan Harapan (PH), not to be overconfident in their chances of keeping control of Selangor in the upcoming general election (GE15). He also reminded PKR members that the Opposition alliance had suffered a series of setbacks in state polls and by-elections since the ‘Sheraton …

Malaysia – Following voter objections, PKR party election committee chairman Zaliha Mustafa stated that a number of candidates for the key leadership, including the position of vice president, may not be able to run for the PKR election for the term 2022/2023. According to a report, Zaliha claimed that the committee has obtained 50 non-official objections through the ADIL application …

Malaysia – PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has remarked that he is willing to challenge former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over the financially ailing Sapura Energy Berhad, but that the discussion should be open for the media to cover and open to public watching. Anwar emphasized the importance of media freedom in a Facebook post late Friday …