Fahmi, 44, said PKR is in a “unique position” in government. “Many of the PKR ministers are relatively young—under the age of 50.”

He named economy minister Rafizi Ramli, 47; education minister Fadhlina Sidek, 47; science technology and innovation minister Chang Lih Kang, 44; natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, 43; and himself as among those who have time on their side.

“So, I think it’s important that in the upcoming party elections, party unity is preserved.”

Although PKR now heads the government, Fahmi said party members must continue to show the same togetherness they displayed during its formative years.

“At one point in (PKR’s) life we fought (for reforms) with our values on our shirt sleeves in the streets. That spirit is something that we can display in how we handle our party elections,” he said.

Fahmi said he has no designs on running for any particular office at the polls.

“(As minister,) I serve at the pleasure of the prime minister. I was appointed as information chief in the party by the party president. I think we can serve the party no matter what capacity we’re in,” he said.

PKR is led by its president, Anwar Ibrahim, the current prime minister.

Fahmi, who joined the party in 2010, was appointed by Anwar as its information chief in July 2022. He was previously the party’s communications director.

The party is scheduled to hold division-level polls from April 11 to 20.

Elections for seats on its central leadership will take place on May 24.

All posts in PKR’s Supreme Council, women’s wing and youth wing will be contested for the 2025-2028 term.