A promotional poster on Rafizi’s Facebook page showed a line-up of three PKR vice-presidents – Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Chang Lih Kang and Aminuddin Harun – and Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail.

Nik Nazmi, Chang and Aminuddin will be defending the seats they won in 2022. Rodziah is vying again for the post of Wanita PKR chief after being defeated by Fadlina Sidek previously.

Rafizi faces a challenge from vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar for the deputy presidency.

He said the tour, with the theme “Upholding the Ideals of Reform in the Test of Power” (HIRUK) will begin in the Melaka and Negeri Sembilan zones on Sunday.

He said the tour is aimed at strengthening the party’s reformist ideals, especially while holding power.

“Thank you for the continuous support,” Rafizi said in his statement. “I seek everyone’s prayers and backing so we can continue to uphold the spirit of reform, even when tested by power.”

Rafizi won the PKR deputy president’s post three years ago after defeating former PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Nominations close at midnight today.