PSM polls: Sivarajan not contesting, to step down as sec-gen

Sivarajan Arumugam will be stepping down as PSM secretary-general after declining renomination in this year’s election, said party deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan.

In a statement today, Arutchelvan said the party will be expecting a new secretary-general for the coming 2024-2026 term after Sivarajan (above) has served in the position for the past nine years.

“This year’s election will be held to appoint the 15-member central committee as well as the five members of the disciplinary committee and two party auditors.

“PSM is perhaps the only party where the disciplinary committee is elected and not appointed.

“Similarly, all positions such as secretary-general and treasurer will also be directly elected and not appointed by the party’s chair or leadership,” he said.

The election will be held in conjunction with PSM’s 26th national congress from tomorrow until Sunday (July 28) in Johor Bahru.

Arutchelvan added that party chairperson Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj, honorary treasurer Soh Sook Hwa and himself will be defending their seats.

“A total of 50 members will be contesting for nine central committee positions while 48 members have been nominated for the five-member disciplinary board.

“Election will take place in two stages on Saturday and Sunday.

“As the largest left-wing party in the country, PSM continues to strive for a better equitable economic system where the working-class interest and the people’s aspirations are taken care of. This is a battle of ideology and ideas,” he added.

On Saturday night, a forum titled “Challengers and Opportunities” will also be held. Among the panellists who will be present are Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim and Muda state leader Rasid Abu Bakar.

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