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PKR grassroots choice … between Reformasi (Reformation) and politics of nepotism and patronage ala Umno led by president Anwar Ibrahim.
Whoever wins the deputy presidential race on May 23, PKR is the loser
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14, 2025: Online news portal Harapandaily today posted an analysis of the PKR deputy presidential race titled Rafizi vs Nurul Izzah an unnecessary battle, says former deputy sec-gen.
On May 9, No News Is Bad News posted an identical news analysis titled No winner, only PKR as the loser after gruelling deputy presidential race.
We reproduce below Harapandaily’s article and our previous postings:
Rafizi vs Nurul Izzah an unnecessary battle, says former deputy sec-gen
HarapandailyMay 14, 2025
A former PKR deputy secretary – general has described the battle between the incumbent Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and his challenger Nurul Izzah Anwar for the PKR deputy president post as unnecessary.
It is also unproductive for the party, and it risks drawing a deep wedge in the reform – minded party, said S. Raveentharan.
“There are times a contest is needed and there are times, there shouldn’t be one if it can consolidate the party and make it stronger.”
No matter who wins or loses in the coming party elections, PKR will ultimately be the one which loses all in the eyes of the public, he said.
‘Focus on the bigger agenda’
In a frank observation, the former Batu Uban assemblyman said that the party and its president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is the prime minister, should be focusing on a bigger agenda rather than party contests.
“It shows a sense of disconnection that the present leaders have with what is happening on the ground.”
He said that Anwar should step in dissuade his own daughter Nurul Izzah from contesting.
The entire government and political machinery must now focus on the geo – politics, especially with the threat of the US tariffs still lurking in the background.
There is a need to find a way to generate growth which is both sustainable with spillover fortunes to be shared by all, including the B40, who now continue to suffer, namely because the wages are inadequate, he said.
Then, there is a growing conflicts in the world to mitigate; from the Russia – Ukraine conflict, which has causes farming produce prices to escalate to the Israel – Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and now the renewed tension between India and her neighbour – Pakistan, said Raveentharan.
On the domestic front, both Anwar and Rafizi’s expertise are needed to curtail the rising living costs and the brain drain, as well as the rise of extremism, he added.
“The last thing the people want is more politics. What is happening when our nurses and doctors are leaving for better pay elsewhere.”
Friday, 9 May 2025
No winner, only PKR as the loser after gruelling deputy presidential race
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No winner, only PKR as the loser after gruelling deputy presidential race
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10, 2025: PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and his daughter, Nurul Izzah, have only themselves to blame should PKR and Pakatan Harapan (PH) “politically implode” after the gruelling deputy presidential contest on May 23.
It is Anwar who is trying to get rid of a loyal reformist, deputy president Rafizi Ramli, by pitting his daughter Nurul against the incumbent.
No one can deny that Rafizi had loyally stood steadfast throughout the fight for Reformasi (Reformation) to have Anwar finally freed from prison.
So, why is Anwar being “politically ungrateful”?
That’s because of the “Abim and Umno DNA” in Anwar and his real love for “politics of patronage”, not Reformasi.
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This will also be the second time Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister (PMX) is trying to get rid of Rafizi the reformist.
The first time was when he endorsed and supported Saifuddin Nasution as his preferred deputy in the party’s 2022 elections.
That Saifuddin lost by a landslide showed the maturity and political tenacity of PKR grassroots.
And, Anwar then appointed Saifuddin as party secretary-general. And the loser, Saifuddin, could not even win a parliamentary seat, and Anwar had to make him a Senator to make him a backdoor Home Minister.
Perhaps, Anwar could not risk losing a second time by endorsing Saifuddin as his preferred deputy, and is therefore pitting his daughter against Rafizi.
So, do the party grassroots today still have in them the same political tenacity to fight for the Reformasi of the rakyat dan negara (people and country)?
Rafizi and Nurul were a dream team during the Reformasi days when Anwar was in Sungai Buloh (dubbed Bamboo River).
She is today shockingly disappointing to help her father rid the party of reformists.
Also, perhaps the voters in Permatang Pauh may have known Nurul better and thus rejected her in the last general election (GE15). Permatang Pauh is her home town.
And, she has the audacity to, without a blink in her eyes, say leaders must listen to people when in power.
Why don’t she tell that to her father?
If the party grassroots abandon Rafizi, it can only mean that:
> THEY now want Anwar preferred ala Umno’s politics of patronage; and
> THEY endorse a “political dynasty” or a father and daughter PKR.
Rafizi has come up with party election campaign posters that reveal his team and an electoral battle cry, HIRUK (Hidupkan Idealisme Reformasi dalam Ujian Kuasa), or Reviving Reform Idealism in a Test of Power.
Now, can you expect Nurul to defy her father in any way or to carry out reforms for the rakyat dan negara?
After more than two years in power, have Malaysians seen any real reforms from Anwar? Only the following:
> THAT racial and religious bigotry has gotten even worse; with Umno youth chief Dr Akmal “Ham/I Am Malay First unpatriotic” Saleh leading the pack of bigots;
> THAT Umno, with only 26 parliamentary seats, is in charge. No, why then are the two Yang di-Pertua Negri (Govcrnors) - Sabah and Penang, from Umno? There’s no one in PKR capable of being appointed? There’s no professional or academic good enough for the job?; and
> THAT the Madani Unity Government supports corruption and kleptocrats - Umno, as part of the Government wants Najib “1MDB” Razak to be pardoned and freed after stealing multi-millions (if not billions) of Ringgit from the rakyat dan negara. No? Why then is he in Kajang Prison, courtesy of the then Government led by the racist Dr Mahathir Mohmad (Dr M).
In a way, Dr M seems to have judged Anwar rightly and lost trust and confidence in Anwar during his regime.
Rafizi Ramli’s team comprises vice-presidents Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Chang Lih Kang and Aminuddin Harun, and Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail
Rafizi’s HIRUK team comprises PKR vice-presidents Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Chang Lih Kang, Aminuddin Harun and Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail.
Nik Nazmi, Chang and Aminuddin will be defending the seats they won in 2022. Rodziah is vying again for the post of Wanita PKR chief after being defeated by Fadlina Sidek.
And talking about Fadlina (Education Minister), she’s the one who supported and refused to take action against education officials and educators who promoted the use of violence and “firearms” in schools!
One fact is certain. There will be no winner in the outcome of the PKR deputy presidential elections. Only a loser - PKR.
Should Rafizi win again against Anwar’s preferred choice, party grassroots expect Rafizi to be more open and aggressive on the execution of reforms in governance for the rakyat dan negara, as opposed to Anwar’s disappointing performance thus far.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below news reports on the gruelling PKR deputy presidential race:
Rafizi to defend PKR’s No 2 post against Nurul Izzah
The PKR deputy president has officially registered as a candidate, within the same hour as Nurul Izzah Anwar.
Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli was elected PKR deputy president in 2022.
PETALING JAYA: PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has registered to defend his position at the party’s central leadership elections later this month, going head-to-head against vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar.
He confirmed his candidacy in a statement this evening, and said he welcomed the entry of other candidates as it would “invigorate the spirit of democracy” within the party.
Rafizi said he will embark on a cross-country tour to engage directly with party members, share perspectives, and present future plans.
The tour will embody the spirit of reformist ideals, he said, which was especially important now that PKR is in a “position of power”.
Rafizi was elected deputy president in 2022, after he defeated former party secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He is the minister for the economy in Anwar Ibrahim’s cabinet.
He filed his papers for the party election about an hour after Nurul Izzah registered her candidacy.
Nurul Izzah, a former MP for Permatang Pauh, did not take part in the leadership contests in 2022.
Numerous party leaders, both at the top leadership and divisional levels, had expressed their support for her current bid for the deputy presidency.
Rafizi, a two-term MP for Pandan, took a step back from active politics in December 2019 to focus on Invoke, a data company he founded that played a pivotal role in political campaigning and grassroots mobilisation.
He returned to politics in 2022 when he contested the PKR deputy president’s post for the first time.
Rafizi and team for reform-themed tour ahead of party polls
PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli says the tour is aimed at strengthening the party’s reformist ideals, especially while holding power.
Rafizi Ramli’s team comprises vice-presidents Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Chang Lih Kang and Aminuddin Harun, and Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail
PETALING JAYA: PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli and his high-powered team will kick off a reformist-themed tour on Sunday as they gear up to defend their party posts at the PKR elections on May 23.
A promotional poster on Rafizi’s Facebook page showed a line-up of three PKR vice-presidents – Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Chang Lih Kang and Aminuddin Harun – and Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail.
Nik Nazmi, Chang and Aminuddin will be defending the seats they won in 2022. Rodziah is vying again for the post of Wanita PKR chief after being defeated by Fadlina Sidek.
Rafizi Ramli.
Rafiz faces a challenge from vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar for the deputy presidency.
He said the tour, with the theme “Upholding the Ideals of Reform in the Test of Power” (HIRUK) will begin in the Melaka and Negeri Sembilan zones on Sunday.
He said the tour is aimed at strengthening the party’s reformist ideals, especially while holding power.
“Thank you for the continuous support,” Rafizi said in his statement. “I seek everyone’s prayers and backing so we can continue to uphold the spirit of reform, even when tested by power.”
Rafizi won the PKR deputy president’s post three years ago after defeating former PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Nominations close at midnight today.
Leaders must listen to people when in power, says Nurul Izzah
The candidate for PKR’s deputy presidency says leaders must have the courage to speak up within the party. ‘We must fight a little…to do good.’
PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar, who seeks the party’s deputy presidency, speaking to grassroot members in Perai tonight. (Bernama pic)
PERAI: Party leaders must stay close to the people, especially when in government, not only during times of struggle, PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar said today hours after filing her papers to contest the party’s deputy presidency.
“We must listen, we must stay close to them. Not just when we are in hardship, but also when we are the government,” she said in rallying for grassroots support for her candidacy.
Her comments came after PKR deputy information chief R Ramanan said earlier today that many grassroots members felt abandoned after leaders gained positions of influence.
Nurul Izzah, who joined the party at 18, said her political journey was never about power or titles, but to continue the Reformasi movement (launched in 1989 after her father was expelled from Umno and detained).
“Our strength must be used to dedicate ourselves to the continuity of our struggle. Not to chase votes and power,” she said.
Leaders must have the courage to speak up within the party and use the proper channels to protect the party’s values. “We must fight a little if needed… not to compete, but to do good,” she said.
She said she plans to uplift women and gig workers, saying that 4.4 million youths were doing informal work. “This is why we entered politics. To change society, to raise awareness. To lift up those who need help,” she said.
Nurul Izzah was addressing some 500 grassroots members from PKR in the northern region at a hotel here.
PKR Youth chief Adam Adli, who was present, threw his support for Nurul Izzah, saying she was a crucial link between the early Reformasi generation and younger members.
Defending her against talk of nepotism, Adam said she had gone to jail for speaking out. “She’s not just a leader’s daughter. She’s been in jail, she’s inspired many of us, and she’s earned her place,” he said.
Nurul Izzah was arrested in 2015 and briefly detained under the Sedition Act for remarks she made about her father’s imprisonment. She was released on bail two days later.
Nurul Izzah defends bid for deputy presidency, says nepotism label ‘nothing new’
Nurul Izzah defends bid for deputy presidency, says nepotism label ‘nothing new’
The party president’s daughter claims that allegations of nepotism will continue even if she were to contest for a vice-president’s post.
PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar said she has no interest in holding a Cabinet position even if she were to win the deputy president’s post. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar has defended her decision to run for the deputy president’s post at the party’s central leadership elections, saying it was borne from a sense of responsibility.
Nurul Izzah said there have been opposing reactions to news of her bid for the No 2 position – one marked by hope for renewal and regeneration within PKR, and the other by concern that the party may be labelled a “Parti Anak Beranak”.
Nurul Izzah, who is the eldest daughter of party president Anwar Ibrahim, said she respected both perspectives “as they come from a place of love for the party”.
The former Permatang Pauh MP said, however, the allegation of nepotism is nothing new.
She said that when she won the vice-presidency with the highest votes in 2010, 2014 and 2018, the same attacks were levelled against her.
“The attacks only disappeared in 2022, after I had foregone any contest.
“Instead, I co-led and supported the Ayuh Malaysia movement, where I introduced a set of policies to be championed, including pushing for TVET and climate adaptation to better impact lives on the ground,” she said.
Despite not contesting in 2022, she was appointed as one of the party’s vice-presidents.
“Let us be honest, the allegation of nepotism will continue even if I choose to contest as a vice-president.
“We cannot change our past, or our familial links, but we continue to hold on to our principles as we chart the future and rely on preserving our moral compass in the decisions that we make and the issues that we address,” she said in a statement.
Nurul Izzah, who was also a two-term Lembah Pantai MP, also said that even if she were to win the deputy president’s post, she had no interest in holding any Cabinet position.
“I am confident that those who read this statement rationally can distinguish between nepotism, which is being appointed by a family member for a position, versus a competition voted for by the grassroots,” she said.
She added that if she were to be elected deputy president, her main mission would be to work together with members, supporters and volunteers at all PKR branches, especially in the 50 marginal seats, to prepare for the 16th general election.
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Harim and Wanita PKR chief Fadhlina Sidek have dismissed concerns of nepotism, saying that Nurul Izzah had proven her mettle and could bring about much-needed rejuvenation to the party’s leadership.
Numerous other top and divisional leaders have stated their support for Nurul Izzah to contest the deputy president’s post, which is currently being held by Rafizi Ramli.
This followed Rafizi’s leave of absence after the PKR divisional polls, which saw the defeat of several bigwigs aligned with him.
Rafizi has also officially registered to defend his position, making it a one-on-one contest for now with Nurul Izzah. Nominations close at 11.59pm today.
Saifuddin To Make Way For Nurul Izzah To Dethrone Rafizi In PKR Deputy President Election
9 May, 2025
Pakatan Harapan secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail may not be contesting for the PKR deputy presidency, Berita Harian reported yesterday.
Quoting a source, Saifuddin made the decision to allow PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar to challenge the incumbent, Rafizi Ramli.
A PKR leader has rubbished a news report claiming that Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, who is vying for the deputy presidency at the party polls, has been advised to drop out of the race.
“No such directive has been given to anyone, including Saifuddin,” the highly placed source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told FMT.
The source was responding to an article on Sin Chew Daily which also quoted a source as saying that Saifuddin had been advised to step aside and make way for Nurul Izzah Anwar.
The deputy president’s post is currently held by Rafizi Ramli. Rafizi has announced that he will be defending the post he was elected to after defeating Saifuddin with a landslide majority of 16,668 votes in 2022.
According to Sin Chew, however, Rafizi has yet to nominate himself to defend his post.
On Tuesday, FMT quoted another well-placed source within the party who said that Nurul Izzah’s candidacy was a “done deal”.
The former Permatang Pauh MP, who is the daughter of PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, has yet to confirm whether she will contest the post.
However, several PKR leaders, including the party’s youth chief Adam Adli and outspoken Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim, have backed Nurul Izzah for the role.
Yesterday, FMT quoted party leaders as saying that a showdown between Rafizi and Nurul Izzah for the second highest spot in PKR could leave the ruling party more fractured than fortified.
Source : FMT
Titiwangsa PKR chief Syed Badli Shah Syed Osman has now declared support for Nurul Izzah Anwar to contest the PKR deputy presidency, a day after mooting Saifuddin Nasution Ismail for the post.
Syed Badli today joined the other 12 heads of PKR divisions in the federal territories in backing Nurul Izzah, who has yet to decide whether or not to vie for Rafizi Ramli’s position.
“Following a series of engagements with grassroots, FT PKR is confident that Nurul Izzah is set to receive convincing support as the main figure to breathe new life and strengthen the party’s machinery ahead of the next general election.
“As the main mover of the ‘Ayuh Malaysia’ campaign, she played a major role in spurring the spirit of members across the country while serving as a peacemaker to unite PKR as one big family,” the division chiefs said in a statement.
Fahmi Fadzil, Azman Abidin and Afdlin Shauki – the heads of the Lembah Pantai, Bandar Tun Razak and Setiawangsa divisions – were among the leaders who signed the statement along with Syed Badli.
Fahmi is also PKR information chief and communications minister while Azman is a political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the party’s president.
Yesterday, Syed Badli had urged Rafizi to make way for Saifuddin to take over as PKR deputy president in the coming central leadership elections.
He said speculation on Rafizi’s resignation and his decision to go on extended leave had caused unease among party members and even within the unity government.
Numerous top and divisional leaders have stated their support for Nurul Izzah to contest the deputy president’s post, while a handful have called for Saifuddin to vie for the position again.
Anwar declines questions on Nurul Izzah-Saifuddin Nasution rumours for deputy presidency
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remained coy over the upcoming PKR elections and rumours circulating on the candidacy for the party’s top posts.
When asked about reports that Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail would make way for his daughter Nurul Izzah to contest the deputy presidency post, Anwar instead said the president’s post is still open.
“The president’s post is still open, I haven’t registered yet, it’s still open. I will register at a later date,” he told reporters after prayers at Surau Al-Iman in Putrajaya today.
Nurul Izzah had previously announced her intention to defend her vice-president post in the PKR elections to be held on May 23.
Nurul Izzah already has the backing of Johor and Selangor and earlier today, reports suggested that Saifuddin Nasution would step aside to make way for her.
Nurul Izzah, who lost her Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat in the 2022 general election, was subsequently appointed PKR vice-president.
She has not yet confirmed her candidacy for the deputy presidency in the upcoming elections.
Over two-thirds of PKR’s divisions support Nurul Izzah as deputy president, says Ramanan
Over two-thirds of PKR’s 222 divisions support Nurul Izzah Anwar’s candidacy for the party’s deputy president post for the 2025-2028 term, says PKR deputy information chief I, Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
“To me, this represents the grassroots’ wishes. Based on what I’ve seen, more than 150 divisions, or two-thirds, have nominated her,” he said.
The Sungai Buloh MP said this was because Nurul Izzah was seen as someone with international influence and very high integrity, which would benefit the party.
“In terms of qualifications, she’s definitely qualified. Not only does she have vast political experience, but she also has a strong public image in Malaysia and is globally recognised. So in my view, she’s truly deserving.
No winner if Nurul Izzah, Rafizi clash for PKR No 2, says party insider
A showdown between Rafizi Ramli and Nurul Izzah Anwar for the second highest spot in PKR could leave the ruling party more fractured than fortified, party leaders say.
“There will be no real winner in this contest if it takes place,” said one senior party source.
“If Rafizi wins, some will say he no longer commands the full confidence of the party. If Nurul Izzah wins, critics will say it’s because of her father. If she loses, they’ll say not even the prime minister’s daughter could beat Rafizi.”
The leadership race has heated up ahead of today’s nominations, with Rafizi declaring his intention to defend the post of deputy president while speculation grows that Nurul Izzah – the daughter of PKR president and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim – may be pressured to challenge Rafizi after internal dissatisfaction and recent mishaps at the division-level elections.
It was reported that Rafizi, the economy minister, was present at his ministry’s office to carry out his duties as usual on Tuesday, effectively ending speculation about his resignation from the Cabinet following his recent leave of absence.
The source said that the leadership contest was initially expected to be a rematch between Rafizi and PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, but that a recent meeting between the two may have led to Saifuddin staying out of the race.
The source also said that the battle for the deputy president’s post had been seen as a contest between Rafizi and Saifuddin until “internal rumblings brought Nurul Izzah’s name to the surface”.
Rafizi defeated Saifuddin in a heated contest for the deputy president’s post during the 2022 party polls, where he campaigned on a platform of reform and internal accountability. The win solidified Rafizi’s role as a key figure in PKR’s reformist wing but also left lingering divisions within the party’s ranks.
A direct clash between Anwar’s daughter and one of his Cabinet ministers could pose a political dilemma for Anwar, who has long campaigned on party unity and reform.
Party nominations are set to open today and tomorrow, with internal leadership polls to follow on May 23.
Nurul Izzah entered politics after Anwar’s 1998 sacking as deputy prime minister and his subsequent jailing, which sparked the Reformasi movement and paved the way for the establishment of PKR.
Nurul Izzah previously said she would contest the PKR vice-presidency this year, a post to which she was appointed after sitting out the 2022 party polls.
However, recent mishaps during the division-level elections – ranging from technical glitches to allegations of mismanagement of votes – have fuelled speculation that factions within the party are unhappy with Rafizi’s leadership and are now urging Nurul Izzah to enter the fray.
Rafizi yesterday said that he was ready to step down from his party and Cabinet posts and focus on grassroots campaigning if he was not re-elected in the party polls.
Leaders such as Selangor PKR chief Amirudin Shari and Wanita PKR chief Fadhlina Sidek have called for Nurul Izzah to contest the deputy president’s post, and she has also received the backing of state divisions from Selangor, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Melaka, Johor, and Sarawak.
However, she has been coy about whether she will contest. Yesterday, she said she respected the views of the grassroots and leaders who had urged her to vie for the second-highest post in the party, adding that she would make the “the best decision”.
Another party leader said uncertainty over whether Nurul Izzah would contest did not reflect well on PKR.
“People are watching PKR. We’re the party in government now. We can’t afford for internal uncertainty to spill out in public and drag on,” the source close to the leadership said.
“It seems like an ad hoc move. No one expected Nurul Izzah’s name to be floated. But if she contests… it’s good to have competition.”
Nurul Izzah to make ‘best decision’ on vying for PKR No 2 post
PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar has vowed to make “the best decision” on contesting the party’s central leadership elections, amid calls for the former MP to run for the deputy presidency.
Nurul Izzah said she respected the views of the grassroots and leaders who had urged her to vie for the second-highest post in the party, which is currently held by Rafizi Ramli.
“PKR is at a crucial juncture. Therefore, every decision must consider not only the need to unite the party and strengthen the bonds among fellow comrades, but also to bring meaningful change to ensure that the party remains relevant.
“I will make the best decision possible to balance between consensus, friendship, change, and meaningful reforms for all members.
“My final decision will not be for the sake of any individual, but to build PKR’s future together,” she said in a Facebook post.
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Will PKR grassroots dump a party faithful like Rafizi?
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 8, 2025: Wasn’t PKR (Parti Keadilan Rakyat) deputy president Rafizi Ramli and vice-president Nurul Izzah the dream team for the party when Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister (PMX) Anwar Ibrahim was still in prison?
Rafizi and Nurul even stepped aside from active politics as they were not in sync with the then deputy president Azmin Ali was all powerful under Anwar’s wife Dr Wan Azizah.
Azmin, now labeled as a pengkhianat (traitor) , eventually quit PKR to join Bersatu (Malaysian United Indigenous Parti) led by the racist and unpatriotic Muhyiddin “I Am Malay First” Yassin.
What has happened to that then strong Rafizi-Nurul political bond that charted PKR’s success in their struggle to free Anwar?
Is it another case of “there are no permanent friends of enemies” in Malaysian politics or a case of “blood is thicker than water”?
Obviously, Rafizi and Nurul are no more “political buddies”. If they are, Nurul should be supporting Rafizi in the May 23 party polls?
Although Nurul has yet to confirm that she would be contesting for the PKR deputy presidency, Singapore’s Straits Times has reported that a three-way contest may emerge.
Who are the three?
Incumbent Rafizi, secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution who lost to Rafizi by a landslide (Saifuddin also failed to win a parliamentary seat and Anwar had to make him a Senator to make him a backdoor Home Minister) and Nurul.
What is clear to everyone is that Anwar is the puppet master and he, he alone, can stop such a gruelling contest.
But will he?
For Anwar not to retain status quo, it would mean he is an “ungrateful” leader who wants to oust a party faithful like Rafizi who had stood for him and PKR.
That would be a dent to the credibility of Anwar’s political struggle for PKR, Pakatan Harapan (PH) and to the rakyat dan negara (people and country).
And, he has shown the “political animal” that he is, and perhaps still is, when he even dumped his own Johor PKR chief, the late Chua Jui Meng, in the 2013 general election.
Chua had spent a fortune campaigning and preparing for Gelang Patah for about two years and yet Anwar denied him (as the state chief) to contest in Gelang Patah? Why?
Because Anwar needed DAP’s support and then party supremo Lim Kit Siang feared Chua’s rise as the “Chinese taiko (big brother)” in Johor after he wins.
So, Lim demanded to contest in Gelang Patah.
And, Anwar even denied Chua’s request to contest in his former Bakri seat that he won in five successive general elections!
Instead, he sent Chua to contest in Segamat (the then incumbent was Health Minister S. Subramaniam) for a “political slaughter”.
Despite having 36 Felda schemes with 72 settlements in Segamat, the majority of the voters being pro-Barisan Nasional-Umno, Chua did extremely well as a last-minute candidate.
He lost by slightly more than 2,000 votes, garnering 95% of the non-Malay votes! One wonders what would happen/change if Chua had won against the odds?
Where would DAP be in Johor with Chua as the state PKR chief and state PH chief?
That is what Anwar is as a politician - ungrateful and complete disregard for political loyalty! Not even to his own party leaders.
So, it is now for PKR grassroots to judge and decide whether they want to discard a party faithful like Rafizi. Or condone Anwar's skewered and unprincipled political agenda.
No winner if Nurul Izzah, Rafizi clash for PKR No 2, says party insider
No winner if Nurul Izzah, Rafizi clash for PKR No 2, says party insider
A PKR source says ‘internal rumblings’ brought Nurul Izzah Anwar’s name to the fore in the battle for the party’s deputy president post.
Rafizi Ramli (right) has declared his intention to defend his deputy presidency in PKR while Nurul Izzah Anwar (left), the daughter of party president Anwar Ibrahim, has remained coy about whether she will mount a challenge. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: A showdown between Rafizi Ramli and Nurul Izzah Anwar for the second highest spot in PKR could leave the ruling party more fractured than fortified, party leaders say.
“There will be no real winner in this contest if it takes place,” said one senior party source.
“If Rafizi wins, some will say he no longer commands the full confidence of the party. If Nurul Izzah wins, critics will say it’s because of her father. If she loses, they’ll say not even the prime minister’s daughter could beat Rafizi.”
The leadership race has heated up ahead of today’s nominations, with Rafizi declaring his intention to defend the post of deputy president while speculation grows that Nurul Izzah – the daughter of PKR president and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim – may be pressured to challenge Rafizi after internal dissatisfaction and recent mishaps at the division-level elections.
It was reported that Rafizi, the economy minister, was present at his ministry’s office to carry out his duties as usual on Tuesday, effectively ending speculation about his resignation from the Cabinet following his recent leave of absence.
The source said that the leadership contest was initially expected to be a rematch between Rafizi and PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, but that a recent meeting between the two may have led to Saifuddin staying out of the race.
The source also said that the battle for the deputy president’s post had been seen as a contest between Rafizi and Saifuddin until “internal rumblings brought Nurul Izzah’s name to the surface”.
Rafizi defeated Saifuddin in a heated contest for the deputy president’s post during the 2022 party polls, where he campaigned on a platform of reform and internal accountability. The win solidified Rafizi’s role as a key figure in PKR’s reformist wing but also left lingering divisions within the party’s ranks.
A direct clash between Anwar’s daughter and one of his Cabinet ministers could pose a political dilemma for Anwar, who has long campaigned on party unity and reform.
Party nominations are set to open today and tomorrow, with internal leadership polls to follow on May 23.
Nurul Izzah entered politics after Anwar’s 1998 sacking as deputy prime minister and his subsequent jailing, which sparked the Reformasi movement and paved the way for the establishment of PKR.
Nurul Izzah previously said she would contest the PKR vice-presidency this year, a post to which she was appointed after sitting out the 2022 party polls.
However, recent mishaps during the division-level elections – ranging from technical glitches to allegations of mismanagement of votes – have fuelled speculation that factions within the party are unhappy with Rafizi’s leadership and are now urging Nurul Izzah to enter the fray.
Rafizi yesterday said that he was ready to step down from his party and Cabinet posts and focus on grassroots campaigning if he was not re-elected in the party polls.
Leaders such as Selangor PKR chief Amirudin Shari and Wanita PKR chief Fadhlina Sidek have called for Nurul Izzah to contest the deputy president’s post, and she has also received the backing of state divisions from Selangor, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Melaka, Johor, and Sarawak.
However, she has been coy about whether she will contest. Yesterday, she said she respected the views of the grassroots and leaders who had urged her to vie for the second-highest post in the party, adding that she would make the “the best decision”.
Another party leader said uncertainty over whether Nurul Izzah would contest did not reflect well on PKR.
“People are watching PKR. We’re the party in government now. We can’t afford for internal uncertainty to spill out in public and drag on,” the source close to the leadership said.
“It seems like an ad hoc move. No one expected Nurul Izzah’s name to be floated. But if she contests… it’s good to have competition.”
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
PKR grassroots to vote for their party’s fate and future on May 23
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PKR grassroots to vote for their party’s fate and future on May 23
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14, 2025: The PKR national congress is scheduled for May 23 to 25 with party elections on May 23.
The dates of the congress and elections have been confusing as it has been changed at least twice.
More than 9,000 delegates are expected to vote in person in the People's Justice Party (PKR) central leadership election for the 2025–2028 term.
The highlight is the deputy presidential election between incumbent Rafizi Ramli and his young Reformasi (Reformation) team and Nurul Izzah, daughter of party president Anwar Ibrahi, whose political agenda is not Reformasi but politics of nepotism and political patronage ala Umno.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below news reports on the PKR elections:
Malaysia
PKR leadership election: Over 9,000 to vote in person, 20,000 online
Thousands of delegates are set to cast their votes in both physical and online formats as PKR prepares for its upcoming leadership election
Updated 52 seconds ago · Published on 14 May 2025 5:35PM
Fuziah says the central leadership election would involve both physical and online voting methods by delegates - May 14, 2025
MORE than 9,000 delegates are expected to vote in person in the upcoming People's Justice Party (PKR) central leadership election for the 2025–2028 term, set to take place next week.
PKR Secretary-General Dr Fuziah Salleh also revealed that over 20,000 delegates would be participating via online voting, with the election scheduled for 23 May.
"This time, the number of delegates voting in person is high, so all eligible delegates will cast their votes physically on the day," Bernama cited here saying at a press conference following a visit to a subsidised cooking oil packaging company.
She was responding to queries regarding the total number of delegates expected to vote in the party’s leadership election.
Fuziah explained that the central leadership election would involve both physical and online voting methods by delegates from the Central Congress, Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Youth Congress, and the Women’s Congress, with voting held at the Berjaya Waterfront Hotel and Danga Bay Convention Centre in Johor Bahru.
She expressed confidence that the election would proceed smoothly, citing PKR’s previous efforts to ensure electoral integrity by appointing an independent third party to audit the election system.
"PKR always ensures that the election system adheres to international standards," she said.
"We had appointed foreign auditors previously, as well as conducted internal audits, and they found the system to be in line with international standards because we use blockchain technology," she added. - May 14, 2025
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Keadilan reschedules Youth and Women’s Wing National Congresses to May 23
Decision was made after AMK and Wanita Keadilan raised concerns over logistical constraints and delegates’ work commitments
Updated 6 days ago · Published on 08 May 2025 1:45PM
Party elections for the 2025 term will also be held on the same day - May 8, 2025
THE dates for the National Congresses of the party’s youth wing or Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) and Wanita Keadilan have been rescheduled to May 23 following formal requests from both party wings, the PKR secretary-general confirmed on Thursday.
In a statement, Dr Fuziah Salleh said the decision was made after AMK and Wanita Keadilan raised concerns over logistical constraints and delegates’ work commitments should the congresses proceed on May 21 and 22 as originally planned.
“This adjustment is made to ensure the smooth running of the congress and to provide a more comfortable window for all delegates to actively and effectively participate in the party’s democratic process,” she said.
The joint opening ceremony for both congresses will proceed as scheduled at 8pm on May 22 at the JB Expo, Berjaya Waterfront Hotel, Johor Bahru.
The full-day AMK and Wanita Keadilan congresses will then take place on May 23, from 7am to 6pm, at their designated venues.
Party elections for the 2025 term — covering the Central Leadership Council (MPP), AMK Leadership Council (MPAMK), and Wanita Keadilan Leadership Council (MPWK) — will also be held on the same day.
The MPAMK elections will be conducted at the Berjaya Waterfront Hotel, while the MPWK elections will take place at the Danga Bay Convention Centre in Johor Bahru. - May 8, 2025
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PKR National Congress set for May 23 – 25 in Johor Bahru
PKR secretary-general Dr Fuziah Salleh confirmed this following a meeting of the party’s Central Leadership Council (MPP)
Updated 2 weeks ago · Published on 24 Apr 2025 8:02AM
On Nov 30 last year, PKR decided to postpone the National Congress due to flooding in several states - April 24, 2025
THE PKR National Congress which has been put on hold since last year, will finally take place over three days in Johor Bahru, starting on May 23.
PKR secretary-general Dr Fuziah Salleh confirmed this following a meeting of the party’s Central Leadership Council (MPP) chaired by President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday, reported Bernama.
In a statement, Fuziah said that the party’s youth wing, Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK), and the women's wing, Wanita PKR, will hold their respective congresses on May 23.
“For the first time, the 2025 PKR National Congress will adopt the concept of ‘proportionate representation’ for delegates, as approved in the Special Congress held on Dec 15 last year. All preparations are progressing smoothly, and all eligible delegates will be notified soon,” she said.
Prior to this, the PKR National Congress was scheduled for Dec 14 and 15 at the Persada Johor Bahru International Convention Centre, while the congresses of AMK and Wanita PKR had been set for the day before, at a separate venue.
However, on Nov 30 last year, PKR decided to postpone the National Congress due to flooding in several states, including Johor, at that time.
Fuziah explained that the 2025 National Congress is expected to see around 10,000 delegates attending in person, while more than 20,000 delegates will cast their votes online for the party election.
“The MPP also decided that a number of delegates who are required to attend in person, specifically division committee members from Sabah and Sarawak, will be allowed to vote and participate at satellite voting centres in Kuching, Sarawak, and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
“This is to accommodate delegates from Sabah and Sarawak who need to vote physically while following the National Congress proceedings remotely at the satellite centres,” she said.
The list of division committee delegates from Sabah and Sarawak who will vote physically at the National Congress will be announced at a later date, she remarked.
Meanwhile, Fuziah also stated that the MPP has also been informed about the membership status of candidates who have contested in the party polls this year.
She said that the meeting also decided on a key policy; any PKR member who becomes a candidate for the party and is later found to have joined another political party will have their membership revoked, disqualifying them from standing as a candidate and nullifying their nomination.
The names of those involved will be announced by the Party Election Committee, she added. - April 24, 2025
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Go ask Anwar and Nurul why Reformasi was once at coffee shops, now in hotels!
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This team of young Reformists is a stumbling block and a thorn to Anwar's preference for politics of nepotism and patronage ala Umno.
Go ask Anwar and Nurul why Reformasi was once at coffee shops, now in hotels!
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14, 2025: PKR’s Subang MP Wong Chen Wong Chen has expressed concern over a rise of money politics in the party, saying he is unsure of where the funds for lavish party events are coming from.
Why don’t he pose the question of hotels over coffee shops to PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and his appointed vice-president daughter Nurul Izzah.
Nepostism and politics of patronage ala Umno are clearly visible under Anwar.
The “Abim and Umno DNA” in Anwar is truly too overwhelming for Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister (PMX) to abandon for Reformasi (Reformation)!
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on Wong’s remarks:
Reformasi once at coffee shops, now in hotels, says Wong Chen
Minderjeet Kaur and Alysha Edward
Subang MP Wong Chen questions the source of funds used to organise lavish PKR gatherings.
Subang MP Wong Chen has highlighted a shift in expectations among PKR members, saying they now want party events to be hosted at comfortable venues.
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR MP Wong Chen has expressed concern over a rise of money politics in PKR, saying he is unsure of where the funds for lavish party events are coming from.
Speaking at a book launch here, the Subang MP highlighted a shift in expectations among PKR members, saying they now want party events to be hosted at comfortable venues.
Noting an increasing use of hotels for political events, Wong questioned the source of funding for such gatherings.
“In the past, our reformasi events were held at coffee shops and huts (pondok). Now, they’re in hotels. Where’s the money coming from? I honestly don’t know,” he said.
He said his salary of RM16,000 a month was barely enough to support his family, let alone fund political activities or events.
“We’re underpaid for the expenses we bear, especially in hiring staff and running our constituencies,” he said, suggesting that Malaysia follow Singapore’s model of higher salaries for elected officials.
He was speaking at the launch of the book “Misgovernance: Grand Corruption in Malaysia” by Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism chairman Edmund Terence Gomez.
Wong also called for a fairer allocation of constituency development funds, which are currently not given to opposition MPs.
“Malaysia has rural areas and unique political needs, so we still need these funds – about RM3.5 million annually – for MPs to carry out community work. But the opposition must also receive them.”
Wong warned that opposition MPs might be tempted to defect for political gain without equitable funding.
James Chin
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What could be more fair and transparent than handing out RM3.5 million in “slash funds” to every government MP? It's not like that kind of cash could ever be misused, right? This cozy little system has only been around for decades, so clearly it must be working perfectly. A few MPs do us the great favor of showing where the money goes—how generous of them—while the rest just... keep it mysterious.
Why worry? Our political system runs on money from the 1980s onwards. People gripe about money-politics and corruption, but let’s be real—the whole thing was designed this way on purpose. UMNO and TDM invented money-politics. By the way, money-politics can be found in the moon party as well.
Wong Chen is right about one thing- money politics is becoming the norm in PKR now.
Is it happening in Rocket? what do you think?
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Anwar’s solely responsible for PKR’s current leadership dilemma
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The Reformasi (Reformation) commitment is crystal clear.
Anwar’s solely responsible for PKR’s current leadership dilemma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwkg-Fv6J-k (Nurul's Patience & Our Loss Of Hope (Kesabaran Nurul & Kehilangan Harapan Kami)
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We have two years to prepare for GE-16. We start now. Madani is a failure. No ifs, no buts. So, what do you think about reformasi? In April, the PM's eldest daughter urged the rakyat to be patient about reformasi. She told Malaysians to continue the struggle, despite the criticisms about the lack of reform. Is Nurul an optimist? Or is she clueless?
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14, 2025: PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli appears to be a man of “political principle” and a “fierce reformist”.
He has vowed to quit as a minister if he loses his deputy presidency in PKR on May 24.
Whatever the reasons may be, it is a principled decision, rare among the majority of those greedy for power and positions that satisfy their gravy train.
Analysts say Rafizi’s vow to quit as minister is understandable as he is aware that he is a a minister because of his party position.
But, there are many who behave and disagree, especially in Barisan Nasional (BN) and the racial and religious bigoted Dr Akmal “Ham/I Am Malay First unpatriotic” Saleh Umno, supported by no other than the fake reformist, Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister (PMX) Anwar Ibrahim.
The “Abim and Umno DNA” in Anwar is just too overwhelming for PMX to discard - especially Umno’s politics of patronage.
And that is why Anwar is engineering a purge of Rafizi and his young team of political and governance reformists.
Anwar is pitting his daughter, Nurul Izzah, against Rafdizi for the deputy presidency, and this is the secod time Anwar is trying to dump Rafizi from the PKR leadership.
The first time was in 2022 when he openly supported his appointed secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution for No. 2 against Rafizi.
But, PKR grassroots, unlike Umno’s, did not want anthing to do with Anwar’s politics of patronage and gave Rafizi a thumping victory - a more than 16,000-vote landslide victory.
And, Rafizi has only just stated a fact or truth: That Nurul just must win, or Malaysians will see Anwar as being rejected by PKR grassroots. Well, who is responsible for creating this dilemma in PKR, if not Anwar himself!
View the above video link how Mariam Mokhtar is rubbishing Anwar and his family's fake/commitment to Reformasi!
On May 24, will the party grassroots still hold sway to their Reformasi (Reformation) strive or movement, or go for Anwar’s nepotism politics of patronage?
So, on May 23, it is not just about electing their deputy president but the grassroots are voting for the fate and future of their party.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on what the political analysts are saying:
Rafizi’s vow to quit as minister understandable, say analysts
Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara says PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli knows he is a minister because of his position in the party.
Rafizi Ramli has pledged to resign from the Cabinet if he does not retain the PKR deputy president’s post at the party’s upcoming polls.
PETALING JAYA: Analysts say economy minister Rafizi Ramli’s pledge to resign if he loses his bid for re-election as PKR deputy president is understandable.
Speaking to FMT, Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara said Rafizi is well aware that his appointment to the Cabinet was on the back of his position in PKR, and not due to his expertise in economics.
Azmi Hassan.
“There are other people for that. He knows he is a minister because of his deputy presidency in PKR,” he said.
On a recent episode of his Yang Bakar Menteri podcast, Rafizi said leaving the Cabinet would be a welcome relief, giving him
He said it would also give him the opportunity to focus on his responsibilities as Pandan MP while helping PKR to prepare for the 16th general election.
Syaza Shukri.
Syaza Shukri of International Islamic Universiti Malaysia said that while it may appear Rafizi was unconcerned about his ministerial post, he most likely believes that losing the party post was tantamount to losing his mandate to represent PKR in government.
“Although there’s no direct relationship between the two positions, we expect ministers to be appointed from among the leaders of the governing parties,” she told FMT.
However, Syaza questioned the timing of Rafizi’s statement, made in the run-up to the party polls, saying it made him appear petty.
“He did say it would be okay if he loses because being a minister is hard. But if he believes so, why throw his hat in again?” she said.
Sunday, 11 May 2025
Under Anwar, zero reforms and PKR’s looking more like BN-Umno
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Under Anwar, zero reforms and PKR’s looking more like BN-Umno
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12, 2025: International news website Finance Twitter has posted a commentary analysis of the May 23 PKR (People’s Justice Party) party elections, damning party president Anwar Ibrahim.
It says PKR’s favourite slogan – “Reformasi” – has slowly become a joke and an embarrassment for obvious reasons – there are zero reforms under Anwar leadership.
It also opined that Anwar looks more like a Prime Minister of Gaza, his Unity Government also looks and behaves more like the previous corrupt and racist Barisan Nasional government. From trying to free crooked ex-PM Najib Razak and all corrupt Umno leaders to Umno youth chief Dr Akmal “Ham/I Am Malay First unpatrotic) Saleh attacking minority Chinese ethnic, PKR certainly smells like Umno,
And on May 23, PKR grassroots will go to the party polls not only to elect their deputy president but decide the future of PKR and PH.
It is a choice between incumbent deputy president Rafizi Ramli’s Reformasi (Reformation) team or Anwar’s Reformati (Dead Reformation) and Umno’s politics of patronage.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below the Finance Twitter article as re-posted by The Coverage:
Anwar Should Not Have Ganged Up With His Boys To Neutralize Rafizi – Surround Himself With Loyalists & Apple-Polishers
12 May, 2025
Whether you like it or not, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (People’s Justice Party) has become quite unrecognizable since its president, Anwar Ibrahim, becomes the 10th Prime Minister post-November 2022 General Election. PKR’s favourite slogan – “Reformasi” – has slowly become a joke and an embarrassment for obvious reasons – there are zero reforms under Anwar leadership.
Over the last two years, not only Prime Minister Anwar looks more like a Prime Minister of Gaza, his Unity Government also looks and behaves more like the previous corrupt and racist Barisan Nasional government. From trying to free crooked ex-PM Najib Razak and all corrupt UMNO leaders to UMNO Youth Akmal Saleh attacking minority Chinese ethnic, PKR certainly smells like UMNO.
In fact, it’s not an exaggeration to suggest PKR and UMNO could be secretly mooting about a merger. It’s not a secret that Anwar wished he could return to his former party UMNO to lead the Malay nationalist party – he was abruptly sacked as UMNO deputy president as well as deputy prime minister in 1998 by then-PM Mahathir Mohamad, leading to the formation of PKR under the pretext of fighting for justice.
Anwar blind loyalists can disagree, the same way PKR is in denial, but the fact remains that people on the ground have already started to be disillusioned – even distrust – PKR leaders whom they once thought were the country’s saviours. Worse, the Anwar-led “new government” is making life and business more difficult by introducing new taxes, subsidy cuts, and unnecessary rules.
And like UMNO, PKR is now involved in a power struggle which could break the party before the next 16th General Election due to a lack of a true succession plan – deliberately designed by Anwar to ensure he is not being challenged. When there is no clear successor, the PKR president’s position is secured and not threatened, allowing him to continue to hold on to power.
That’s why Anwar Ibrahim, already 77 years of age, has been dragging his feet about one of the reforms – 10-year limit for the prime minister’s post – despite pretending that he was tired after just two years in office. However, as he will serve his third and final term until 2028 as PKR president, the party is now scrambling to elect an obedient “yes-man” deputy president.
After the nomination closing date, PKR’s No. 2 post will see two former comrades going against each other – Anwar’s eldest daughter, Nurul Izzah, against incumbent deputy president Rafizi Ramli, who is also Minister of Economy. Regardless who will emerge victorious, there will be bad blood and split within the party already drunk with power and position.
If Rafizi wins, critics will say he has become too powerful and arrogant to the extent that not even PM Anwar could control him. If Nurul wins, critics will say it’s because of her father. Already, Rafizi has fired the first shot at not only Nurul, but the entire party when the Economy Minister warned that PKR leaders cannot run away from accusations of nepotism with Nurul gunning for the second most powerful post.
Nurul, who suffered a humiliating defeat when she lost the seat of her family’s stronghold in Permatang Pauh in the November 2022 General Election, defended her move to contest the PKR deputy president post, arguing that it was unfair to label it as a sign of nepotism and dynasty politics. “Even if I were to clinch the position of deputy president, I am not interested in any Cabinet post,” – she claimed on Facebook.
The problem with politicians, regardless whether they came from UMNO or PKR, is that they always think people are stupid. If indeed Nurul isn’t interested in a Cabinet post, why bother to contest and risk destabilising the party, which has been mocked by UMNO as a party belonging to the family – father (Anwar), wife (Wan Azizah) and daughter (Nurul).
Rafizi, in a pre-emptive strike, threatens to quit Cabinet if he loses his deputy presidency. Do you really think Nurul will reject his father’s offer to appoint her as a Senator in order for PKR to keep the strategic Economy Ministry? Likewise, it’s laughable when Rafizi claims that his decision to seek re-election is to prevent PKR from becoming overrun with sycophants and blind followers.
Was Rafizi saying that he is the legendary Gandalf – the gatekeeper of the Lord of the Rings – entrusted to stop the party from being infected with corrupt bootlickers and evil yes-men? In the same breath, was Rafizi trying to say that without him, Anwar Ibrahim is not interested and not capable of keeping the party clean from sycophants, and PKR will drift away from its core mission?
But Mr Rafizi has been as quiet as a church mouse for more than 2 years since he was made the Economy Minister – till now when he is being challenged. So, as long as he gets to keep his ministerial job, he does not mind being grouped as yes-men. But when he is about to lose power, he conveniently points fingers at the same yes-men whom he rubbed shoulders with and demonizes them as parasites.
It also screams hypocrisy when both Rafizi and Nurul tooks turn attacking MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki, whose contract has just been renewed for another year by PM Anwar. While Rafizi highlighted his frustration at staying silent on issues like Azam Baki’s reappointment, Nurul suddenly found her voice and said Azam’s contract extension was “unwelcome”.
But Azam Baki’s reappointment two days ago was not his first, but third extension. He was given a one-year extension on May 10, 2023, and another one-year extension last year (2024). So, where were both Rafizi and Nurul in 2023 and 2024? Was Rafizi playing marbles while Nurul busy watching Netflix when the Anwar bypassed the parliamentary committee and renewed the corrupt MACC Chief’s contract?
Even if Rafizi has the lame excuse why he could not voice his frustration on issues like Azam Baki’s reappointment as MACC chief and scumbag Akmal Saleh’s racist remarks, as well as the unfair relocation of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple, it’s also an admission that the Economy Minister had chosen to keep quiet as he treasured his job more than to serve the people.
To make matters worse, Rafizi’s attack on PKR is also an attack on Anwar’s leadership that practises or promotes racism, discrimination, extremism and corruption. By criticising election committee chairman Dr Zaliha Mustafa for mishandling the party’s divisional elections, Rafizi essentially admits that PKR internal election is dirty, unfair and tainted with corruption.
Crucially, Mr Rafizi should stop hoodwinking the people that PKR is still a reformist party, and he can do a better job in championing people’s rights as an ordinary MP than as a Minister. If he can’t get his boss to listen to him when he is the respected Economy Minister, what makes him thinks Anwar will pay attention to him when he is Mr Nobody?
If the defeat of his loyalists in PKR election is any indicator, it would be an uphill task for Rafizi to defend his deputy presidency, especially with the waves of support Nurul Izzah is receiving from state leaders and heavyweights at various levels, which obviously was architected quietly by Anwar to support his daughter. This explains why Rafizi had to resort to reverse psychology to win support.
By throwing problems to Nurul, such as Rafizi’s warning that the premier’s daughter must be prepared to lead the troops as a “tough general”, and must be friendly with the other political parties like nemesis-turned-ally UMNO, the Economy Minister is not only washing his hands, but also passing all the responsibility and pressure on the shoulder of Nurul in case she wins the election.
Privately, Rafizi may hope to lose so that he does not need to do some dirty jobs, like the unpopular scrapping RON95 fuel subsidy. And you can bet your last penny that he will waste no time in attacking Anwar and Nurul just like when he was in the opposition. It would do more harm than good for Anwar’s team if Rafizi were to lose his deputy presidency.
From the beginning, it was a strategic blunder to push Rafizi to defend his post in PKR. Anwar should not have ganged up with his boys to neutralize Rafizi for fear that he would become more powerful and take over the PKR presidency. It’s puzzling that Anwar has not learned anything from neighbouring Singapore, when Lee Kuan Yew deliberately promoted Goh Chok Tong as his successor before his son, Lee Hsien Loong, takes over.
The plan of Goh Chok Tong becoming the second Prime Minister of Singapore from 1990 to 2004 was not only to prevent accusations of nepotism and dynasty politics, but also to allow Lee’s son to learn the ropes. More importantly, Lee Kuan Yew valued meritocracy, and he wanted a managed leadership transition without creating unnecessary chaos within the People’s Action Party (PAP).
Therefore, Anwar’s attempt to use his power and influence to push up his inexperienced daughter even though she is clearly not ready will backfire spectacularly. Like Lee Hsien Loong, Nurul should contest for the vice presidency and the entire PKR should be mobilised to support Rafizi as the next leader to take over from Anwar, whose popularity as a reformist is plunging like a rock.
Yes, Nurul was actually Anwar’s Plan-B after the original plan to field 61-year-old Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, who lost the PKR deputy presidency race in 2022 to Rafizi Ramli by a massive vote margin, to challenge Rafizi again in 2025 did not work out. An Anwar’s loyalist but is incredibly incompetent and clueless, Saifuddin would have no chance against Rafizi.
When an attempt to persuade Rafizi to make way for Saifuddin to take over as the party’s deputy president failed, Nurul was eventually parachuted to challenge Rafizi. It’s not rocket science that the insecure narcissist Anwar is trying to surround himself with loyalists and apple-polishers. This is why Rafizi sent the message that PKR is infected with yes-men.
Perhaps Anwar thought Nurul, known as “Reformasi Princess” for her role in campaigning for her father’s release from prison 20 years ago, could once again scream her lungs out to convince blind supporters that Reformasi is still aliveunder Anwar leadership. Perhaps Nurul as the country’s first female prime minister might be a good marketing gimmick.
However, after more than two years of silence, it’s hard to believe Nurul Izzah isn’t another untrustworthy politician tasked by his father to hoodwink the people again. It would be more convincing if she had been more bold and courageous in voicing out against UMNO’s racism and bullying, against his father’s pussyfooting in reforms, and against cutting Najib’s jail term.
Source : Finance Twitter
Sunday, 11 May 2025
Anwar’s Abim-Umno-PKR fusion governance
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PKR grassroots’ choice on May 24 - between fake reformists and real reformists
Anwar’s Abim-Umno-PKR fusion governance
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12, 2025: One wonders why PKR president Anwar Ibrahim is so sympathetic and supportive of the corrupt, racial and religious bigoted Umno that is being rejected by the rakyat dan negara (people and country).
Malaysia’s 10th Primer (PMX) Anwar even fears, condones and accepts criticisms and insults from the bigoted Umno youth chief Dr Akmal “Ham/I Am Malay First unpatriotic” Saleh.
Any rebuttal from Anwar when Akmal attacks him?
And, Umno is not even a coalition partner of Pakatan Harapan (PH).
It looks like the “Abim and Umno DNA” in Anwar is too strong for him to abandon Umno’s corrupt and politics of patronage.
He has even shown that he is more Umno than PKR (Parti Keadilan Rakyat), the party of reformists who fought fo0r 20 poliotical years to free him from prison and put him as prime minister.
Ask, why are the two Yang di-Pertua Negri (TYTs or Governors) in Sabah abd Penang from Umno?
Is there no one capable and suitable from PKR to appoint as TYT? Is there no one from the professionals or academics capable and suitable for the appointment of TYTs?
Where then is Anwar, a fake reformist, leading PKR to, politically?
Where is the logic or sage of embracing Umno, a party that has lost 75% support of Malaysians, leaving it with only 26 parliamentary seats in the 222-seat Parliament!
Instead of focusing on strengthening PKR and PH for the next general election (GE16) which is due in 2027, he is doing all he can to make Umno stronger!
This was what Prof Dr James Chin posted on Facebook:
James Chin
I suppose she has to say that because she is the information chief.
The reality is that UMNO is a very weak party compared to his recent past.
In 2004 Malaysian GE: 109 parliamentary seats.
2008: 79
2013: 88 Seats
2018: 54 seats
2022: 26 seats
In other words, in two decades, UMNO lost 75% of its parliament seats.
Moreover, 6 of the 26 seats from 2022 came from Sabah, so UMNO actually only won 20 seats in Malaya.
Of course it will be foolish to say UMNO cannot recover in next GE. But I am not sure you can recover that fast. Assuming you double your seats, its still just 52 seats.
Many younger Malays do not buy the “Malay Protector” product UMNO is selling. #justsaying #UMNO #Malaysia
Incumbent PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli said in his nationwide campaign trail that the party infighting could cost votes in GE16.
And, Rafizi, a party loyalist and reformist, is absolutely correct. And who started the infighting? Anwar did by pitting his daughter, Nurul Izzah, in a second bid to unseat Rafizi.
In 2022, Anwar backed Saifuddin Nasution in the deputy presidentia1 contest and lost by more than 16,000 votes!
What did Anwar do next? He appointed Saifuddin as party secretary-general and in the last general election (GE15), Malaysians rejected him and he lost his bid for a parliamentary seat.
What did Anwar do next? He appointed Saifuddin as a Senator and made him the backdoor Home Minister!
Is there no PKR MP who is capable and qualified to be a Home Minister?
So, on May 23, PKR grassroots will go to the party polls again, not only to elect their deputy president but decide the future of PKR and PH.
It is a choice between Rafizi’s Reformasi (Reformation) team or Anwar’s Reformati (Dead Reformation) and Umno’s politics of patronage, possibly leading to a political implosion for PKR and PH.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on what Rafizi is campaigning:
PKR infighting could cost votes at GE16, Rafizi warns
PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli says ‘we are still far from being confident that we will continue into Anwar Ibrahim’s second term (as prime minister)’.
Rafizi Ramli, who seeks re-election as PKR deputy president, speaking at a campaign event in Negeri Sembilan last night. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Rafizi Ramli has cautioned PKR that infighting could cause a loss of voter confidence, and affect the party’s chances at the next general election.
Rafizi, who seeks re-election as party deputy president, questioned the “noise and commotion” in the contest for leadership positions, when “even newly-elected division leaders are scrambling to launch big moves to oust the old guard in the party”.
Speaking at a campaign event in Negeri Sembilan last night, Rafizi said it would be pointless if PKR members chose leaders based on emotion, if those leaders “do not bring strength to the party, particularly when the general election (GE16) will be in two years”.
Rafizi, who is being challenged by vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar, said he was concerned that the infighting might affect PKR’s supporters who are fence-sitters in the general election.
He said if the “wrong methods” were used to secure positions in the party elections, the party could lose at the next general election. “We are still far from being confident that we will continue into Anwar Ibrahim’s second term,” he said.
Anwar, who is PRK president, is in his first term as prime minister after leading Pakatan Harapan (PH) into a coalition government after the 2022 general election.
At the campaign event, Rafizi presented charts and figures to illustrate the trend of Malay and Chinese voter support for PH.
Rafizi said history showed that “no party in the world, no matter how great, will remain in power forever” and pointed out that reform parties often lost power quickly and were unable to rise again. He attributed this to the “test of power” or Hiruk, the slogan of his campaign.
He said that for the next general election, PKR would need to secure at least 35% of the Malay votes to retain around 30 to 40 seats. “We’re not there yet. This month, we’re only at 27%,” he said.
He was worried that PKR would not achieve 35% by the next general election.
“If we don’t reach that 35%, no matter what we do, even if we hug and reconcile with the grassroots, we won’t win the election. That’s why I say there’s no need for all this noise and commotion,” Rafizi said.
PKR members will vote for the party’s central leadership on May 23.
Anwar is unopposed as party president, while there are 12 contestants for the four posts of vice-presidents, including the incumbents, federal ministers Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and Chang Lih Kang and menteris besar Amirudin Shari and Aminuddin Harun.
Nik Nazmi, Chang, and Aminuddin were among those who spoke at last night’s event.
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