Kuala Lumpur: The right to contest in the upcoming Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leadership election belongs to all members, Deputy President Rafizi Ramli stated, following Vice President Nurul Izzah Anwar's decision to challenge him for the party's number two post. Rafizi expressed his respect for her decision and acknowledged her reasons for entering the race during his appearance on the Yang Bakar Menteri (YBM) podcast.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Rafizi emphasized that Nurul Izzah has her justification for contesting, and it is important to respect that. He noted that everyone has made contributions to the party and expressed concern that some might use the contest to create unnecessary political friction. Nominations for PKR's 2025-2028 term closed at 11.59 pm on Friday, confirming a direct contest between Rafizi and Nurul Izzah for the deputy presidency. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim remains uncontested as party president.

Twelve individuals have submitted nominations for the vice presidency, including four incumbents: Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad; Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kan; Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun; and Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, the Finance Minister's political secretary, is the sole Youth Chief nominee. Meanwhile, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek faces Ampang Member of Parliament Rodziah Ismail for the post of Women's Chief.

The PKR National Congress and its Youth and Women's wings are set to be held from May 22 to 24 in Johor Bahru, with central leadership voting scheduled for May 23.