PKR election director reshuffle is about strategy, not personalities, says Youth chief

PADANG RENGAS, May 30 — The change in PKR’s election director post is part of a strategic restructuring exercise aimed at strengthening the party machinery ahead of the next election.

Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said changes in portfolios, whether within a political party or the government, are a normal practice undertaken based on current requirements.

He said the restructuring of responsibilities within the party should not be construed as reflecting any weakness on the part of its leaders, including Nurul Izzah Anwar, who now serves as PKR deputy president.

“There is no question of her being unqualified or incapable because she has previously served as election director, including during the 14th General Election, when the party successfully formed the government.

“This is merely a strategic restructuring to ensure election-related operations can be carried out more effectively and efficiently,” he told reporters at the Padang Rengas Madani Youth Carnival here today.

On the appointment of PKR vice-president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari as the party’s election director alongside Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Muhammad Kamil said both leaders possess extensive experience in managing election operations and organisation.

“Previously, Amirudin served as election operations director, giving him the knowledge and experience required. I am confident he will be able to carry out this responsibility effectively,” he said.

Meanwhile, on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks on the possibility of cost-saving measures in Budget 2027 amid global economic uncertainty, he described the move as a responsible approach.

“Any responsible leader would review the country’s economic position and align expenditure with current needs. Although such measures may be viewed as unpopular, they are important to ensure the long-term sustainability of the country’s economy,” he said.

He also stressed that any restructuring of government expenditure would not affect critical sectors such as healthcare and education.

“Related programmes will continue to be implemented, but the government will review its spending methods and approaches to identify areas where savings can be made,” he said. — Bernama