Ex-senior civil servants keen to contest for Bersama, says Rafizi
Former ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad are leading the Parti Bersama Malaysia into the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections. The party is actively recruiting professionals and former civil servants as candidates.
Why it matters
The entry of new political entities and high-profile former officials into state elections can significantly shift local political dynamics and voter choices.
Share He says the party has received encouraging response from those interested in contesting the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections. Former ministers Rafizi Ramli (right) and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad took over Bersama after resigning last month as the MPs for Pandan and Setiawangsa respectively, and quitting PKR. PETALING JAYA : Former senior civil servants are among those who have volunteered to become candidates for Parti Bersama Malaysia in the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, says party leader Rafizi Ramli. Rafizi said the party had received an encouraging response after opening applications slightly more than a week ago to those interested in contesting in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections.
The report focuses on candidate recruitment and election logistics without expressing an opinion on the party's platform.
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