Nothing wrong with Azmin thanking voters, says Zuraida

Noel Achariam Noel Achariam Updated 7 years ago · Published on 12 Nov 2018 4:29PM · 6 Comments

Zuraida Kamarauddin says that people have announced their victory prematurely before, and that there is nothing wrong with Azmin Ali announcing his win in the PKR polls prematurely. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, November 12, 2018.

THERE is nothing wrong with Azmin Ali thanking voters in the PKR polls even though the party elections are not completed and results are yet to be announced, said Zuraida Kamaruddin.

“I want to wish congratulations to Azmin for winning. It’s not official but there is no problem with him thanking the voters.

“I don’t see any problem in that,” she said after launching the Tun Fatimah Hashim Lead Conference in Putrajaya today.

Earlier, PKR president-elect Anwar Ibrahim said that Azmin should respect the PKR central election committee’s role in the polls process.

“He has the right (to celebrate), but he should know that the committee will be the one to announce (the official results). We should respect the process,” he said.

Zuraida was responding to the incumbent deputy president’s message of thanks on Twitter yesterday.

When asked if she had won in the polls, Zuraida said hopefully. 

“We hope that this new leadership will make changes and strengthen the party. 

“We also have to address and clear any weaknesses in the adminstrative side of the party in terms of member registration.”

As for working together with the opposing faction in the party, Zuraida said they had no issues. 

“In the election, everyone will contest. So we have to be professional and put aside personal grudges. 

“Where work is concerned, we have to ensure that the party is taken care of and respected.”

The unofficial results as of yesterday showed Azmin getting 68,843 votes nationwide compared with rival Rafizi Ramli’s 63,568, giving the economic affairs minister a lead of 5,275 votes. – November 12, 2018.

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  • PKR punya leader suka gaduh sendiri, useless

    Posted 7 years ago by Chang kai chong · Reply

  • Why is Anwar worried about early celebrations for Azmins win? We all know that he (Azmin) secured majority votes and there was no way that the Julau outcome would change Azmins winning position.
    Just look at the numbers, logistics, no of voters, voting process & time... Even if Rafizi secures more votes, there is no way this will change Azmins overall leading position.
    Unless, the JPP together with Anwars/Wan Azizahs people start manipulating the Julau results.. !

    Posted 7 years ago by TTs Take · Reply

  • Keep Anwar MP.. that is sufficient. He is not ready to assume PH leadership. He hasnt really shown any capability or accomplishment. All he had shown so far are his weaknesses!

    Posted 7 years ago by TTs Take · Reply

  • We all know Rafizi did that before.

    Posted 7 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • Others who announce their victory before the completion of elections do it when the remaining votes does not make any difference to the outcome anymore. Certainly not in the present case.

    Posted 7 years ago by Léon Moch · Reply

  • Zuraida is clearly an overboard blind loyal supporter of Azmin. Actually Zuraida shud just shut up and not comes out as an apologist. Let he matter which is non of her concern to be further agitated. Many are also watching Zuraida performence in her portfolio. She should get her act up instead of being a polisher.

    Posted 7 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply