KUALA LUMPUR – The proposal by certain quarters to nominate an individual other than PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the prime ministerial candidate for the opposition, is just an attempt to split Pakatan Harapan (PH), according to PKR Youth.
The party’s Youth head Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said suspicion must be avoided in the opposition coalition, made up of PKR, DAP and Amanah.
At the same time, Akmal Nasrullah, who is also Johor Baru MP, also suggested that PKR Youth members with potential should be given more consideration as the party gears up for the upcoming 15th general election (GE15).
“This needs to be taken seriously by the party leadership, especially to get back the seats that have been betrayed (by defectors) and capture the seats that have not been won. The selection of candidates needs to be stricter, individuals whose loyalty to our reform struggle are in doubt need to be rejected altogether.
He said this in his policy speech at the PKR Youth annual conference of the PKR 2020 Annual National Congress, which continued to be held virtually today.
Akmal Nasrullah also suggested that the PKR flag be the logo to represent PH in facing GE15 as an effort to mobilise strength and restore the people’s confidence.
He also touched on the impact of Covid-19 and suggested, among others, the provision of a moratorium facility without interest charges to small traders for at least five months, return wage subsidies and capital loan facilities as well as assistance of 30% to 50% for business site rental.
“Ministers should also consider PKR Youth’s proposal for a cross-party task force (to combat Covid-19) that also involves PH MPs, which until today has not happened,” he said. – Bernama, June 5, 2021
