SHAH ALAM — PKR vice-president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari will defend his post in the party’s central leadership election on May 24, citing the need for stability within the party and the unity government.
The Selangor Menteri Besar, who previously said there were suggestions that he run for the deputy president’s post, said it was important to maintain stability to further strengthen PKR’s position in the state, as this would have broader impact nationwide.
“If Selangor is strong and united, then, God willing, other states will also be strong and united.
“.With that in mind, I am confident that the Prime Minister should continue receiving the support of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli as deputy president, and I will continue to stand as vice-president because we must be a strong and united voice to move forward,” Bernama reports Amirudin saying last night.
He was speaking at the opening of the annual general meetings of the Selangor PKR divisions, as well as the women’s and youth wings here which were officiated by Prime Minister and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Also present were party deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek, Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief Adam Adli, and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who is also party Information chief.
Amirudin had said there were calls from grassroots members for him to contest the number two post. However, he said he would only decide on the matter after a meeting with Anwar.
Earlier this month, Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin said the party was holding internal talks to ensure the president and deputy president posts would not be contested in the coming polls.
Elections for PKR’s Central Leadership Council, the Women’s Leadership Council, and the Youth Leadership Council, for the 2025-2028 term, will be held on May 24.
This will be preceded by elections for positions at the branch level, including the Women’s Branch and Youth branches, from April 11 to 20.
This term will be Anwar’s final one as PKR president, as the party constitution only allows the same person to hold the post for three terms. – March 1, 2025