PKR's Election: The Race For No 2 In Focus

Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science, IIUM

14-May-25 08:30

PKR's Election: The Race For No 2 In Focus

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Parti Keadilan Rakyat's leadership election, set to happen this May 23 will see 251 candidates vying for key positions, with the race for deputy president stealing the spotlight. This is because incumbent Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli will face off Nurul Izzah Anwar. Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at IIUM analyses the issues at hand amid broader national implications.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Aisalli Ayub, Keith Kam, Shazana Mokhtar

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Categories: politics, government

Tags: pkr elections, nurul izzah anwar, rafizi ramli, iium, malaysia,

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