AN internal analysis by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) covering 66 parliamentary seats ahead of the 16th General Election (PRU16) should be viewed as a strategic exercise to strengthen the party and reinforce the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
It is not an attempt to weaken partners within Pakatan Harapan (PH), stressed Parti Amanah Negara Deputy President Datuk Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa.
Mujahid said the assessment was primarily aimed at improving organisational readiness and strengthening electoral machinery to ensure PH remains competitive and relevant in the run-up to the next general election.
He cautioned against misinterpretation of the analysis, stressing that its purpose was to provide a realistic picture of PH’s current standing in constituencies previously contested and won.
“This study is more about updating the party machinery to be more cautious and to focus on election-related work going forward,” he said.
“I do not draw the same conclusions as those reported in the media, because in reality it is about ensuring that these constituencies improve their operational quality so that work becomes better, not otherwise,” he added in a statement on Friday.
The remarks come in response to reports about a document titled ‘Analisis Strategik PRU16: Ringkasan Mengikut Tier’, which was reportedly presented during a PKR leadership meeting involving around 900 delegates on 2 May.
According to the report, the internal assessment placed PKR’s 66 parliamentary seats into four categories, with only seven classified as Tier 1 or safe seats. A further 13 were categorised as Tier 2A, 17 as Tier 2B (marginal), and 29 seats were placed in Tier 3, described as vulnerable or requiring significant recovery efforts.
Among the constituencies reportedly classified as marginal (Tier 2B) were Sungai Petani, Tanjung Malim and Tambun, while Gombak and Sungai Buloh were placed in Tier 3, indicating the need for stronger intervention and support from central leadership.
PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar had earlier clarified that the strategic analysis was part of the party’s internal process of self-assessment and reflection.
She said the document was intended to strengthen unity, reinforce party machinery and improve service delivery to the public, while also criticising the leak of the report.
She described those responsible for disclosing the document as acting in bad faith, saying they appeared more interested in sensationalism than organisational discipline.
At the same time, several political figures have defended the analysis, describing it as a routine part of electoral preparation and strategic evaluation rather than a definitive measure of the party’s overall strength or standing. - May 8, 2026
