Rafizi's approach could split PKR, Tian Chua cautions

Outgoing PKR vice-president Tian Chua has cautioned that his party colleague former Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli's approach in the ongoing PKR polls could split the party.

He said Rafizi's approach of making PKR leaders pick sides did not bode well for the party.

This was amid Rafizi being critical of Pakatan Harapan's "big tent" approach during the party polls campaign.

"The party polls are not the place for a great policy divide. It is not whether you support or object to the big tent strategy, you must choose a side which will split the party," Tian Chua was quoted as saying in an interview with China Press.

Tian Chua, who is not contesting the current party election, offered an outsider's view of the hotly contested party polls.

He said Rafizi was going against the party's long-established practice.

Preferred to be loud

Tian Chua said Rafizi has not involved himself in the party's decision-making process but instead preferred to be loud on complicated issues that will only make them more difficult.

He said the big tent approach, if implemented, could have various configurations.

Tian Chua added that they could involve Muda, Warisan, Pejuang or even a possible seat arrangement with Bersatu.

He said they are not set in stone but the issues should not be decided by shouting on stage.

Rafizi is going up against PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail for the deputy president position.

Saifuddin has assured that under his leadership, leaders who win or lose in the polls will still have a place in the party. - Mkini