Pkr Polls Heats Up With 251 Vying For National Leadership Posts

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A total of 251 candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for PKR’s central leadership election for the 2025–2028 term, according to the party’s Central Election Committee.
Committee chairperson Zaliha Mustafa said that the nominations include 104 candidates for the central leadership council, 85 for the PKR Youth leadership council, and 62 for the PKR Women leadership council.
“This encouraging participation proves that PKR is not short on emerging talent. It also reinforces the party’s position as a platform that continuously empowers new leaders and strengthens internal democracy,” she said in a statement today.
Significantly, there will be no contest for the PKR presidency and PKR Youth chief post this time.
ADSZaliha said the nomination process was held over two days, beginning last Thursday, and the objection period is scheduled for May 11 and 12, followed by appeals on May 13 and 14.
She said the final list of candidates will be confirmed on May 15, with official campaigning commencing immediately afterwards and ending at 11.59pm on May 22.
Zaliha urged all candidates to conduct themselves with dignity and respect during the campaign period.
“This election must serve as a unifying moment, reinforcing the party’s foundation of familial camaraderie,” she said.
Zaliha added that the committee appreciates the commitment shown by all candidates and members in ensuring a smooth, transparent, and principled election process.
Race is on
The nomination process, which closed at 11.59pm last night, confirmed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will remain PKR president, with no other candidates taking part in the race.
The deputy presidency, however, will see a straight fight between former Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar and incumbent Rafizi Ramli, the economy minister.
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli (left) and ex-Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar are in the race for the PKR deputy presidencyTwelve candidates are contesting the party’s four vice-presidential posts, including the four incumbents - Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad; Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang; Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun; and Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.
Kamil Abdul Munim, political secretary to the finance minister, is the sole candidate for the PKR Youth chief’s post, while Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail will slog it out for the PKR Women chief’s post.
The PKR central leadership election will take place on May 23 from 8am to 5pm through a hybrid voting system. Physical voting will be held for delegates from the National Congress, PKR Youth Congress, and PKR Women Congress at Berjaya Waterfront Hotel and Danga Bay Convention Centre in Johor Bahru.
In Sabah and Sarawak, voting will be held at the International Technology and Commercial Centre in Penampang, Sabah, and at the Penview Convention Centre in Kuching, respectively.
Regular and additional delegates who are not required to vote physically can cast their ballots online simultaneously using the ADIL app.
The PKR National Congress, including the congresses of both wings, is set to take place from May 22 to 24 in Johor Bahru.
- Bernama

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