Is there internal pressure within PKR for Anwar Ibrahim to take over sooner?

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No Internal Pressure Within PKR for Anwar Ibrahim to Take Over Sooner

There is no internal pressure within the People's Justice Party (PKR) for Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to step down earlier than planned to make way for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail affirmed that the party collectively agreed to Dr Mahathir serving as prime minister when the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition achieved victory in the general election. This decision, made as part of a broader party agreement, remains unchanged.
Party's Collective Decision on Prime Ministership

The decision to appoint Tun Dr Mahathir as prime minister was a collective one made by the PKR party. This agreement was established prior to the 14th general election, specifically four months before polling day. Saifuddin emphasised that this consensus was a party decision, not an individual one, and that even Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim himself has publicly stated his acceptance of this arrangement.
Unchanged Government Leadership Succession Plan

The established plan for government leadership succession was finalised in January 2018 during the party's convention. Saifuddin reiterated that this timeline and plan have not undergone any modifications. He highlighted that decisions regarding succession were made on January 6 and 7 of the previous year and were unanimously agreed upon by all party members.
Response to Reported Remarks

Saifuddin's statements were made in response to reported remarks attributed to Tun Dr Mahathir regarding his stepping down mid-term to allow for Anwar Ibrahim's ascension. While a US broadcaster, CNBC, reported Dr Mahathir as indicating a potential handover in three years instead of two, Dr Mahathir has since denied making such a specific claim. Saifuddin stressed that regardless of external opinions or media speculation, the party's internal decision-making process remains consistent.

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