Fresh faces in PKR leadership line-up geared up to hit the ground running
JOHOR BARU: First-timers who made it into PKR's central leadership are looking forward to hitting the ground running.
Newly elected PKR Youth wing vice-chief Dr Muhammed Taufiq Johari, who is also Sungai Petani MP, said the new party leadership line-up was a good mix of experience and fresh faces.
"This new line-up will show that PKR is for the future.
"Instead of focusing only on race and religious issues, we will prioritise matters that affect the people, such as education, health, and the economy,' he said when met during the PKR national congress here Saturday (May 24).
He added that as the newly elected PKR Youth deputy chief, he would be assisting Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim in strengthening the wing.
"There will be challenges, especially in gaining support from Malaysian youth, as they face many issues, such as the gig economy, social media, and even artificial intelligence.
"Nowadays, youth are not too keen on politics, but with the right medium and communication, I believe PKR can reach out to them,' he said.
Another fresh face in PKR leadership is Lembah Jaya assemblyman Syed Ahmad Abdul Rahman Alhadad, better known as Altimet, who won a seat in the central leadership council (MPP).
He said the party had gone through a smooth democratic process, with about 30,000 delegates casting their votes both physically and online.
"The new voting system is part of the party's ongoing improvements, and I would like to thank all the delegates for fulfilling their responsibility in choosing the new leadership.
"My responsibility has grown - from being an assemblyman focused on my constituency to now serving at the national level as an MPP member,' he said, adding that he will carry out his responsibilities diligently and help strengthen the party as it prepares for future challenges, especially the next general election.
Meanwhile, Bukit Gantang deputy Wanita chief, S. Valli, 55, said she looks forward to starting her duties, including organising more women empowerment programmes.
"I have been in the party since 2008, but this is my first time contesting.
"I didn't expect to win. I'm very happy and grateful to be given this opportunity,' she said, adding that she hopes to contribute meaningfully to the party.
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