Was Datuk Zuraida forced to sign PKR documents before GE14 nomination?

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Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin Claims She Was Compelled to Sign Documents Before GE14 Nomination

Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin asserted in the High Court that she was coerced into signing multiple documents provided by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) on the eve of candidate nominations for the 14th General Election (GE14). She stated these documents were presented without any explanation of their terms and conditions, and that she signed them under duress due to the urgent circumstances and her commitment to serving the constituents of the Ampang Parliamentary constituency. Zuraida expressed uncertainty regarding the specifics of a RM10 million bond purportedly tying her to the party, or other related agreements.
Signing Under Duress for Nomination

Zuraida maintained that her signing of any GE14-related documents was not a voluntary act, and she would not have signed them if she had been afforded a genuine choice. She further indicated that other PKR candidates experienced similar pressure to sign party-prepared documents if they intended to contest in GE14. According to her testimony, the documents concerning GE14 were unilaterally drafted and stipulated by the party.
Disputing the RM10 Million Claim

The politician described PKR's RM10 million claim as unfounded, excessive, and illogical, questioning the party's expenditure solely on her candidacy. Zuraida contended that she did not receive any funds from PKR for her GE14 campaign, relying instead on her own financial resources and the mobilisation of her supporters. She recalled receiving a mere RM10,000 from Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in 2008 for an election campaign, and no further financial support from the party.
Financial Strain at PKR Headquarters

Furthermore, Zuraida highlighted the financial difficulties faced by PKR, stating that the party headquarters struggled to cover staff salaries and even requested RM40,000 from her. PKR's statement of claim, lodged on September 28, 2020, asserted that Zuraida had signed the RM10 million bond based on agreed terms and conditions. These conditions stipulated that she would forfeit the sum if she resigned from the party, joined another political entity, or stood as an independent candidate after winning on a PKR ticket.

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