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3w ago

Rafizi Ramli to Defend PKR Deputy Presidency as Nurul Izzah Gains Support

The race to succeed Anwar Ibrahim intensifies with Rafizi's confirmation, Nurul Izzah's potential candidacy, and a looming three-way contest for PKR's No. 2 post.

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Overview

  • Rafizi Ramli, PKR's deputy president and economy minister, confirmed his candidacy for re-election with Anwar Ibrahim's endorsement.
  • Nurul Izzah Anwar, Anwar's daughter and a PKR vice-president, has received widespread support from key party divisions but has yet to announce her decision to run.
  • Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution has not ruled out entering the race, potentially setting up a three-way contest during the May 23–24 central leadership election.
  • Allegations of vote-buying and irregularities in April's divisional polls have prompted the appointment of an independent audit firm to review the e-voting system.
  • The deputy presidency is critical as Anwar Ibrahim, nearing the end of his final term, prepares for succession under PKR's two-term limit for presidents.