PKR nilai jentera pilihan raya, persediaan calon selepas tewas di Melaka

KUALA LUMPUR: PKR will reassess its spectrum of candidates, particularly in non-metropolitan areas, and examine the level of candidate preparedness following its losses in Melaka's PRN. PKR’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated that the party will conduct a thorough analysis to identify weaknesses and determine areas for improvement following the defeat in Melaka.

The party will also investigate whether its candidates have adequately prepared for the election and will manage their respective campaigns. PKR, along with other component parties of Pakatan Harapan (PH), is expected to hold an initial review meeting soon to analyze the performance of the combined party. In the Melaka PRN, the Barisan Nasional (BN) retained all 21 seats they won in 2021, while the National Accord (PN) gained three seats, giving both the coalition a two-thirds majority in the 28-seat Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN).

PH suffered a significant defeat as PKR failed to win any of the 10 seats they contested. This included Paya Rumput and Kelebang, where key PM Anwar Ibrahim, Azman Abidin, and their aides, Farzana Hayani Nasir, were fielded as candidates. Only the Democratic Action Party (DAP) managed to retain all four seats they were contesting.

Fahmi stated that PH will also investigate the voting pattern among young voters and the relatively low voter turnout. When asked about what PH should do leading up to the next general election, which is expected to occur in a year, Fahmi said the coalition will take inspiration from the recent electoral performance and will discuss the necessary changes.

The party and the coalition will decide on the required adjustments after each completes their analysis.