KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — A total of 251 candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s national leadership election for the 2025–2028 term, according to the party’s Central Election Committee (JPP).
Keadilan JPP chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the nominations include 104 candidates for the Central Leadership Council (MPP), 85 for the youth wing Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Leadership Council, and 62 for the women’s wing Wanita Keadilan Leadership Council.
“This encouraging participation proves that Keadilan is not short on emerging talent. It also reinforces the party’s position as a platform that continuously empowers new leaders and strengthens internal democracy,” she said in a statement today.
Significantly, there will be no contest for the Keadilan presidency and AMK chief post this time around.
Dr Zaliha said the nomination process was held over two days, beginning last Thursday, and the objection period is scheduled for May 11 and May 12, followed by appeals on May 13 and May 14.
The final list of candidates will be confirmed on May 15, with official campaigning commencing immediately afterwards and ending at 11.59pm on May 22.
She urged all candidates to conduct themselves with dignity and respect during the campaign period.
“This election must serve as a unifying moment, reinforcing the party’s foundation of familial camaraderie,” Dr Zaliha said, adding that the JPP appreciates the commitment shown by all candidates and members in ensuring a smooth, transparent, and principled election process.
The nomination process, which closed at 11.59 pm last night, confirmed that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will remain unchallenged as Keadilan president.
The deputy presidency, however, will see a one-on-one battle between former Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar and the incumbent cum Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.
Twelve candidates are contesting for the party’s four vice-presidential posts, including the four incumbents: Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad; Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang; Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun; and Selangor Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.
Meanwhile, the Finance Minister's political secretary Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim is the sole candidate for the AMK chief post, while Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail will contest the Wanita Keadilan chief post.
The Keadilan central leadership election will take place on May 23 from 8am to 5pm through a hybrid voting system. Physical voting will be held for delegates from the National Congress, AMK Congress, and Wanita Keadilan Congress at Berjaya Waterfront Hotel and Danga Bay Convention Centre in Johor Bahru.
Voting will be held in Sabah and Sarawak at the International Technology and Commercial Centre (ITCC) in Penampang, Sabah, and at the Penview Convention Centre in Kuching, Sarawak.
Regular and additional delegates who are not required to vote physically can cast their ballots online at the same time using the ADIL app.
The Keadilan National Congress, including the AMK and Wanita Keadilan congresses, is set to take place from May 22 to May 24 in Johor Bahru.
— Bernama
