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Doin' It Again: Rafizi and Nurul Izzah Battle for PKR's Number Two Spot
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 - In the upcoming PKR central leadership elections, an exciting showdown is brewing as Deputy President Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Vice President Nurul Izzah Anwar steps up to defend their respective positions[1].
As the nomination deadline approaches at 11.59 pm tonight, Rafizi's name has officially been listed on PKR's election website[2]. Citing the need for a healthy internal competition while maintaining PKR's role in government, the bold move to defend his position was made, defeating Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in 2022[3].
Rumours about his candidacy have been floating around since March, with Rafizi himself admitting that he "had no choice" but to contest again to avoid disturbing the party's stand in the government[3]. On the other hand, it seems Nurul Izzah is gaining momentum, with backing from notable party leaders like Vice-President Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek, youth chief Adam Adli Abdul Halim, and senior political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin[4].
Stay tuned for more updates as the battle for the number two spot unfolds!
SOURCES:
- Free Malaysia Today
- PKR election website
- Malay Mail
- The Star
- The upcoming PKR central leadership elections will see the government of Malaysia being represented, as both Deputy President Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Vice President Nurul Izzah Anwar are vying for their respective positions in Kuala Lumpur.
- With the nomination deadline approaching on May 9, news outlets like Free Malaysia Today have reported that Rafizi's name has been officially listed on PKR's election website.
- Rafizi, who defeated Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in 2022 to secure his position, has admitted that he had no choice but to contest again to maintain PKR's role in the government without disturbing the party's internal standings.
- On the other hand, Nurul Izzah appears to be gaining momentum, with backing from several notable party leaders, such as Vice-President Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek, youth chief Adam Adli Abdul Halim, and senior political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.
- As the nomination deadline nears, the battle for the number two spot in PKR is setting the stage for some intriguing political news in the coming days.
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