Anwar-Azmin combo perfect, say PKR leaders

Mohd Farhan Darwis Mohd Farhan Darwis Updated 7 years ago · Published on 4 Aug 2018 11:00AM · 2 Comments

PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim speaking at a ceramah in Klang on Thursday. He has confirmed that he will contest the party presidency. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 4, 2018.

ANWAR Ibrahim and Mohamed Azmin Ali must hold the top two positions in PKR to uphold the Reformasi agenda, said state party leaders and grassroots members.

They said the duo are the perfect combination to lead the party following Pakatan Harapan’s historic May 9 polls victory over Barisan Nasional.

Kedah PKR member Azman Nasrudin said Anwar, the party’s de facto leader, should advise those who want to contest against Azmin, the deputy president, to reconsider their decision.

“Anwar must tell or advise those who want to contest against Azmin for the No. 2 post to prioritise the party’s interests, and to act for the sake of the country’s future,” said the Lunas assemblyman.

“There are many new agendas that must be fulfilled for the well-being of the rakyat. Let’s focus on that, rather than waste time creating disharmony (within the party).

“There is already evidence of dirty campaigning against Azmin. He has been attacked with slanderous accusations aimed at tarnishing his credibility.”

On Sunday, PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli announced that he will vie for the deputy presidency. Rafizi, widely believed to have Anwar’s backing, also introduced his team.

Perak PKR chief Dr Muhd Nur Manuty said the current political landscape requires the party to have a solid leadership to serve as PH’s backbone.

“The combination of Anwar and Azmin is the best and strongest to lead PKR in this new era.”

Nur, who is also a senator, said Azmin’s position as a minister can help the party.

“His position can only strengthen the party from within, and it can push the reform agenda that many of us have been waiting for.”

The Perak PKR chief says Mohamed Azmin Ali's position as a minister can help the party. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, August 4, 2018.

Penang PKR also expressed support for an Anwar-Azmin leadership.

State PKR leadership council chairman Dr Mansor Othman said the party is not facing only internal challenges, but also external disputes, and these can be settled only by having experienced leaders with solid track records.

“These two are proven. They can push the Reformasi agenda. They are the best partners to lead in ‘New Malaysia’.”

Dr Roland Chia, from the PKR central leadership council, told The Malaysian Insight that Azmin has qualities that must not be overlooked.

The Sepanggar division chief urged the party leadership to pick Anwar and Azmin as president and deputy president, respectively, to ensure PKR’s success.

Anwar has confirmed that he will run for the top post in the upcoming party polls.

Azmin is set to announce his decision after today’s Sungai Kandis by-election. He is widely tipped to defend the post, in the face of Rafizi’s challenge. – August 4, 2018.

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  • Contests are healthy in a democracy. Let Rafizi show his mettle. No harm done, if he spurs Azmin on?..

    Posted 7 years ago by MELVILLE JAYATHISSA · Reply

  • No harm if Azmin will lose to Rafizi. Azmin has a ministerial position so he can support from outside. But Rafizi needs a strong position in his party to help strengthen the party. He has no job outside so let him focus his energy and serve from inside while Azmin can support from federal level. Rafizi had done a lot to bring PKR/Pakatan to where it is now so he should be given some kind of reward or good position in the party. Rafizi and Anwar is the best combination for PKR. Both are the true fighters to clean the country from corruption. Give them a chance.

    Posted 7 years ago by Leng Kapri As Saribasi · Reply