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PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar has warned that the party could become irrelevant in five to ten years if its leaders do not come together and work better as a team. - Photo by Bernama

Rafizi, Nurul Izzah

A long-time critic of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, Tun Mahathir said the continued use of 3R laws — now and during Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s time — has hindered open criticism and weakened democratic discourse.

Rafizi’s actions may also affect PKR’s unity and project a negative image among supporters, particularly fence-sitters who may now lean more towards Nurul Izzah due to her calm and dignified approach, says analyst.

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Rafizi, Nurul Izzah

The proposal to hold a debate between the two PKR Deputy President candidates, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nurul Izzah Anwar, is seen as a constructive approach that allows party members and supporters to form their own opinions.

Rafizi, who is also the Economy Minister, speaks at the Jelajah Hidupkan Idealisme Reformasi Dalam Ujian Kuasa (HIRUK) programme at Dewan Sri Mentakab on Wednesday. - Bernama FILE PIX

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