PKR election won't be postponed - Anwar

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the urgency for the party to hold its internal election without further delays.

This decision was reached at the party's political bureau meeting yesterday, he said.

Anwar explained that fast-tracking the party polls would foster collaboration between the younger generation and experienced leaders, allowing them to effectively manage the party together.

The prime minister also said a postponement is unnecessary, given that the anticipated date for the 16th general election is still some time away.

“There is a need to nurture a new generation (of leaders) among the youth and women. They must be afforded more opportunities, including at the branch level.

“Therefore, we should consider expediting the party election, but not in the chaotic manner of the past.

“It must adhere to established regulations. We are reviewing (the election mechanism),” he said during his address at the opening of the Perak PKR Convention today.

Perak menteri besar and state BN chairperson Saarani Mohamad, Perak DAP chairperson Nga Kor Ming and state PKR chairperson Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri were also present.

Prior to this, PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh confirmed that discussions regarding the possibility of delaying the party election until after GE16 took place during the central leadership council meeting.

However, she clarified that no final decision was reached during those discussions.

In other developments, Anwar said during yesterday’s political bureau meeting, it was decided that cooperation with parties within the coalition government should continue and be strengthened, particularly in the peninsula.

Be for the people

On efforts to empower the party, Anwar said the foundation of PKR as a party that advocates for the people’s welfare must be upheld.

“I want to remind ministers that while their primary duties are in their respective ministries, they would not be appointed without the foundational strength from the party that supports them.

“It is their responsibility to inspire and uplift the spirits of the people,” he said.

Anwar reflected on past experiences where leaders lost their succumbed to greed due to power struggles.

“Some lost their patience and became greedy. Those who lose their positions often abandon the party, forfeiting their wealth and status,” he pointed out.

- Bernama

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