KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh has been appointed new Parti Keadilan Rakyat (Keadilan) secretary-general, effective immediately, succeeding Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Keadilan vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad announced that Saifuddin Nasution, who is also home minister, stepped down to focus on his duties as Pakatan Harapan secretary-general, as well as on his role as a member of Keadilan’s political bureau and the Unity Government Consultative Council.
This decision is part of a broader restructuring of key positions, as determined in today’s Central Leadership Counciத meeting, aimed at enhancing the party’s operations, he said in a statement today.
“Also, Rizal Jamin will take over as Pahang Keadilan Leadership Council (MPN) chairman from Fuziah, who will now focus on her new role.
“As for Perak, Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri is appointed as Perak MPN chairman, replacing Chang Lih Kang, who will continue serving as Keadilan vice-president.
“Mohd Azlan Helmi will serve as Perak deputy chairman. All these appointments are effective immediately,” he added.
The Keadilan central leadership council also approved the establishment of a management committee, comprising vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar, Fuziah, treasurer-general William Leong, Keadilan Youth deputy chief Muhammad Kamil Munim and Keadilan Women deputy head Juwairiya Zulkifli, with Saifuddin as adviser.
— Bernama
