Pahang Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) State Leadership Council chairman Ahmad Farhan Fauzi has been entrusted by party president Anwar Ibrahim with the mission to reclaim the Indera Mahkota parliamentary seat in the 16th General Election (GE16).
Ahmad Farhan, who also serves as the political secretary to the Prime Minister, described this mandate as a significant responsibility that requires collective effort from all party levels.
Addressing the Indera Mahkota PKR Division Annual General Meeting, he stressed that moving forward would be difficult without the full cooperation of every branch member.
Membership growth and electoral record
Ahmad Farhan, who is also the Indera Mahkota division chief, revealed that PKR membership in the constituency has reached 6,666 following an increase of 1,962 new members. The division is now targeting a total of 10,000 members before the commencement of the PKR National Congress.
He expressed confidence in the party’s commitment to winning back the seat, citing PKR’s consistent track record of victories in Indera Mahkota during the 2008, 2013, and 2018 general elections.
Regaining this constituency is seen as a strategic move to ensure the party maintains its political strength in the upcoming national polls.
Political context and internal unity
In the 15th General Election, the Indera Mahkota seat was defended by Saifuddin Abdullah under the Bersatu banner. He secured the seat with a majority of 8,399 votes, defeating challengers from Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, and Pejuang.
Saifuddin had originally won the parliamentary seat as a PKR representative during the 2018 elections before switching affiliations.
Ahmad Farhan issued a stern warning to any parties attempting to tarnish PKR’s image, including individuals within the party’s own ranks, noting that such actions only serve to weaken the organisation.
He concluded by stating that any attack on the party president is viewed as an attack on the entire membership, and the party will remain firm against any efforts intended to cause internal division.
