Kuala Lumpur: A total of 251 candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for Parti Keadilan Rakyat's (PKR) national leadership election for the 2025-2028 term, according to the party's Central Election Committee (JPP).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, PKR JPP chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa stated that the nominations include 104 candidates for the Central Leadership Council (MPP), 85 for the youth wing, Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Leadership Council, and 62 for the women's wing, Wanita Keadilan Leadership Council.

Dr Zaliha emphasized that this level of participation demonstrates that Keadilan is not lacking in emerging talent. She noted that it reinforces the party's role as a platform that consistently empowers new leaders and strengthens internal democracy. Notably, there will be no contest for the PKR presidency and AMK chief post in this election cycle.

She explained that the nomination process was conducted over two days, starting last Thursday. The objection period is set for May 11 and 12, with appeals taking place on May 13 and 14. The final list of candidates will be confirmed on May 15, and official campaigning will begin immediately thereafter, concluding at 11.59 pm on May 22.