Anwar: PKR polls a fight between 'loyal friends'

The PKR election should be considered a “fight between loyal friends” of the party, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The PKR president urged all candidates involved in the election to be well-mannered so that the spirit of brotherhood among party members remains intact.

"This election is between loyal friends, many of whom are reformist figures. Therefore, we have to be careful not to overdo it because we want (this election) to be embraced as a strength," Anwar said.

He said this when met by reporters after chairing the Sabah PKR state leadership council meeting in Tawau today.

Anwar also reminded contesting party supporters not to “overdo it” because it could worsen the situation.

"This (PKR) brotherhood must be strengthened... once the PKR national congress is over, we must work as a cohesive team," he added.

The party's nomination, which ended on Friday, saw Anwar unchallenged for the president post.

As for the deputy president post, his daughter Nurul Izzah will face incumbent Rafizi Ramli, who is also the economy minister.

For the vice-president posts, 12 members have submitted their nominations.

The PKR national congress including the PKR Youth and women’s wing congress is scheduled to be held from May 22 to 24 in Johor Bahru with May 23 set as polling day.

- Bernama

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