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Sarawak PKR excited over possible return of Nurul Izzah and Rafizi to active politics

Both played pivotal roles in party formation and build up, says state information chief

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 15 Mar 2021 4:40PM

Sarawak PKR excited over possible return of Nurul Izzah and Rafizi to active politics
Sarawak PKR information chief Abun Sui says Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar (left) and former Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli have much bigger roles to come as they are both very popular. – Facebook pic, March 15, 2021

by Stephen Then

MIRI – Sarawak PKR has thrown its weight behind party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s move to persuade Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar and former Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli to return to active politics.

Sarawak PKR information chief Abun Sui Anyit told The Vibes that state chapter chat groups have circulated messages discussing the return of Nurul Izzah and Rafizi, and that such talk has been positively received by the members.

“This is the latest talk circulating among the social media circles,” he said when interviewed.

“It is being circulated not just among PKR at the national level but also at the state level. The talk is also being shared among the communities outside of the PKR circle.

“In Sarawak, we will welcome Nurul and Rafizi back to active politics with great enthusiasm. Both of them have played pivotal roles in the formation of PKR and building up the party.

“Both were important figures in Sarawak who helped attract a lot of Sarawakians to join us.”

Sarawak PKR information chief Abun Sui Anyit says the return of the duo would be a boon to the party. – The Vibes file pic, March 15, 2021
Sarawak PKR information chief Abun Sui Anyit says the return of the duo would be a boon to the party. – The Vibes file pic, March 15, 2021

Anwar yesterday told Mingguan Malaysia that Nurul Izzah and Rafizi – who had retreated from active party roles about two years ago – were the type of leaders with character to become successors of the party leadership.

“We will convince them to come back to the struggle and our party’s platform,” he said.

“Even though they are quite stubborn, I respect their principle.”

Their return would be a boon to the party, said Abun, who is also Belaga PKR branch chief.

“Both were vice-presidents in the party, and both are pillars who help found the party. They have much bigger roles to come as they are both very popular.” – The Vibes, March 15, 2021

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