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A push to build PKR dynasty
The Pamela Ling abduction
Doctors march on Putrajaya
A push to build PKR dynasty
A wind of change is coming to PKR amid rumoured disgruntlement from incumbent deputy president Rafizi Ramli's camp.
Initially at the outset, the plan appeared to be to retain Rafizi as deputy president.
However, following the disputed outcome of division polls which saw some key leaders aligned to Rafizi being ousted, a new plan seems to be in motion.
PKR divisions - including those closely aligned to Anwar Ibrahim - are now pushing for Nurul Izzah Anwar to become the party's number two - making the PKR leadership a father-daughter team.
Nurul Izzah has thus far only expressed an interest in contesting for a vice-president spot.
The president's daughter has been a close ally of Rafizi over the years, and has at times voiced veiled disagreement with Anwar Ibrahim.
However, after Anwar became prime minister there has been accusations of nepotism levelled against the duo, such as after Nurul Izzah was appointed one of the premier's advisors before taking on a different role supporting the administration.
If Nurul Izzah accepts the push to become deputy president, it will likely set her up to succeed Anwar as party president in the PKR elections after this, as Anwar is entering his final term helming the party.
Rafizi's rival in the 2022 party elections Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, meanwhile, has not yet declared if he'll make a third attempt for the deputy presidency.
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The Pamela Ling abduction
A woman was abducted while she was on the way to give a statement to the MACC over a money laundering case.
Pamela Ling was abducted on April 9, but her family only went public on May 2 after receiving no updates from the police.
Ling was in a e-hailing ride en route to the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya when the car was waylaid.
According to the Grab driver, they were stopped by men wearing police uniforms.
Police are investigating whether fake cops were involved. Police are also probing whether Ling's estranged husband - whom she is reportedly in the midst of a divorce - is also involved.
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Doctors march on Putrajaya
Doctors marched on Putrajaya on Tuesday to protest policies that are impacting the private clinics.
One major complaint is the government using a trade law on anti-profiteering to enforce drug pricing transparency instead of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act.
They are also upset that drug transparency is being forced while consultation fees have been stagnant for over 30 years.
Doctors claim because of the low fees, making profits on medication was necessary to keep clinics open.
The government, however, argues that transparency helps patients make informed decisions.
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