Anwar Ibrahim has withdrawn from the PKR presidential race, ensuring that his wife Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail retains the top post unopposed.
This was announced by party election committee chairperson Johari Abdul at a press conference at the PKR headquarters this morning.
By pulling out from the contest, Anwar, who is also opposition leader, would remain as the party's de facto chief.
Previously, eyebrows were raised when Anwar decided to contest against his wife, who has held the post since the party's inception in 1999.
Party insiders claimed that the move was orchestrated to stop current number two Azmin Ali from vying for the leadership.
However, Anwar said the move was to protect the party from the Registrar of Societies (ROS).
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This was announced by party election committee chairperson Johari Abdul at a press conference at the PKR headquarters this morning.
By pulling out from the contest, Anwar, who is also opposition leader, would remain as the party's de facto chief.
Previously, eyebrows were raised when Anwar decided to contest against his wife, who has held the post since the party's inception in 1999.
Party insiders claimed that the move was orchestrated to stop current number two Azmin Ali from vying for the leadership.
However, Anwar said the move was to protect the party from the Registrar of Societies (ROS).
[More to follow]
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