PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has insisted that the party’s struggle in Sabah is far from over, urging its members and supporters to stay true to their cause despite the latest election setback.
Nurul, who also serves as PKR’s co-election director, said past electoral defeats had never ended the party’s efforts to defend the people and uphold justice, adding that PKR would continue its work in Sabah.
She said PKR accepted and respected the decision made by Sabahans at the ballot box yesterday, describing the outcome as a “reminder and lesson” for the party.
“The results have also reflected the people’s sentiments on the issues of governance, transparency, and local leadership,” she said in a statement.
She added that the outcome sent a clear message that disunity not only weakens political strength, but also erodes public trust in the party’s ability to offer stable and responsible leadership.
“As the PKR deputy president, I take full responsibility collectively for the team over the results,” she said.
Nurul Izzah said she and fellow PKR election director Saifuddin Nasution Ismail understood that the party’s struggle was not defined merely by election results, but by its ability to learn from its weaknesses and come back stronger.
“The journey is not over. As long as there are people who need to be defended and justice needs to be upheld, PKR will continue to stand, work and fight,” she said.
In the state election, PKR fielded 12 candidates but ended up with only one seat, with Jamawi Jaafar, formerly of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, winning in Melalap.
The party also lost two traditional seats, Inanam and Api-Api, which it had held since 2013.
