PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution said 2,460 delegates are expected to attend the three-day party congress from Friday, along with 1,025 registered observers.

“We have also invited representatives from other political parties in Pakatan Rakyat, NGOs, distinguished individuals and representatives from foreign consulates,” he said.

NONE Addressing the media today, Saifuddin ( centre in pic ) said that the focus of the president’s address would include the need to strengthen the party as “dynamic, multiracial and competitive”.

“Focus will be placed on the party’s image as the party of the future, through highlighting innovations like direct elections and our truly multiracial nature.

“Fifty percent of our members are Malay, 23 percent Indian, 12 percent Chinese and 15 percent are of Sabah and Sarawak ethnicities."

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, who has retained the presidency uncontested, will focus on PKR’s commitment to Pakatan Rakyat to build a coalition which is a “credible alternative to BN”, said Saifuddin.

The president will also put the spotlight on the success stories of Pakatan-governed states, and their “pro-people policies” including education and the economy.

“We will also address topics pertaining to Malay issues and present our vision of a dignified Malay society,” he said.

60 percent division leaders are new

Saifuddin will also announce the results of the central polls on the last day of the congress.

azlan Unofficial results show that Azmin Ali has won big in the deputy presidential race while Fuziah Salleh, Nurul Izzah Anwar, Tian Chua and Mansor Othman have been elected vice-presidents.

“The interesting thing about the results is the fact that almost 60 percent of the division leadership are new faces, with large involvement of youth and women members.

“But I will present a more detailed analysis at the congress,” he said.