IPOH – Nurul Izzah Anwar, candidate for the post of PKR deputy president, kicked off her campaign for the 2025-2028 party elections by engaging with grassroots members in Perak yesterday.
The Temu Rapat Akar Umbi Bersama Nurul Izzah (grassroots engagement with Nurul Izzah) programme drew more than 1,000 PKR members, including representatives from the Women’s wing, Youth wing, and state branch leaders.
Nurul Izzah, who is also a PKR vice president said in her speech that her decision to contest the party’s number two position stems from a desire to unite members through the strength and role of women.
“Everyone knows that we (women) often play a supporting role. We rarely get to be in the lead role (heroine). But this time, I’ve made the decision, this is my party, and I care deeply about this cause,” she said.
The nomination process for the party election, which ended at 11.59pm last night, saw Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remain unchallenged for the president’s post, while the deputy president post will be a straight fight between Nurul Izzah and Economy Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli, who is the incumbent.
In the contest for vice president, 12 candidates have submitted their nominations, including four incumbents; Nik Nazmi Nik Mat (natural resources and environmental sustainability minister), Chang Lih Kang (science, technology and innovation minister), Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar), and Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (Selangor Menteri Besar).
Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, political secretary to the finance minister, is the sole candidate for the position of Youth chief, while the PKR Women’s chief post will see a one-on-one contest between Fadhlina Sidek (Education Minister) and Rodziah Ismail (Ampang MP).
The PKR National Congress, including the Youth and Women’s Congress, is scheduled to be held from May 22 to 24 in Johor Bahru, with May 23 set as polling day. – May 11, 2025