Ramanan to contest PKR veep post

PKR deputy information chief R Ramanan has announced his candidacy for the vice-president post in the upcoming party polls.

The deputy entrepreneur development and cooperatives minister said the decision was made to further strengthen and empower PKR from the grassroots level to the central leadership.

"Before arriving at this decision to shoulder such an important mandate, I took the time to consult with party leaders, comrades and PKR members across the country.

"The spirit of the struggle must align with the Malaysia Madani concept, and I believe that together, we can do our best for the nation's future. Membujur lalu melintang patah. Reformasi!" Ramanan (above) said in a statement today.

The Sungai Buloh MP said he had informed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PKR president, of his decision beforehand.

Earlier, it was reported that five incumbents - Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang and Nurul Izzah Anwar - will defend their vice-president positions.

Additionally, PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil will also be contesting for the same post.

The PKR central leadership election will be held on May 24.

- Bernama

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