PKR has appointed vice-president Amirudin Shari as its new election co-director alongside Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, replacing deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar.
PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said the reshuffle was decided by the party’s political bureau as part of a strategic realignment aimed at streamlining and improving coordination ahead of upcoming elections.
“In this next phase, Nurul Izzah will continue playing a strategic role by specifically focusing on developing the capacity of PKR’s election machinery and workflow,” Fuziah said.
“This focus is part of the party investing in its grassroots so that PKR’s strength continues to be built holistically and continuously at all levels,” she added.
Nurul Izzah, the eldest daughter of PKR president and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, was appointed election co-director with Saifuddin in June 2025, a month after defeating Rafizi Ramli for the party’s deputy presidency.
Rafizi left PKR earlier this month and took over the Malaysians United Party last week.
Fuziah also announced the appointment of Azman Abidin as director of PKR’s election war room.
Azman, who is also a political secretary to Anwar, will be assisted by Ruji Ubi. Ruji contested the Merotai seat in the Sabah polls but lost to Warisan’s Sarifuddin Hata by 4,016 votes.
The pair will coordinate PKR’s election strategies, oversee ground operations and monitor workflow.
Fuziah said the party’s strength lies not only in its central leadership but also in its grassroots network. She added that 5,936 new members joined PKR between April and May.
“PKR is now moving into the next phase with a resolve to close ranks, strengthen our grassroots capabilities, and ensure that our machinery moves as one team, ready to face the next general election,” the former Kuantan MP added.