In a statement, PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil said the appointments were made following a political bureau meeting chaired by PKR president Anwar Ibrahim today.

Other key appointments include Shamsul Iskandar Akin returning as Melaka chief, replacing Rafee Ibrahim.

Ahmad Farhan Fauzi replaces PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh as Pahang chief while Zainudin Awang takes over from Ahmad Nazri Yusof as Terengganu chief.

Ahmad Nazib Johari now leads Sarawak, replacing Roland Engan – who was appointed a party vice-president last week.

Azman Abidin stays on as federal territories chief, Amirudin Shari continues as Selangor chief, while Aminuddin Harun remains the Negeri Sembilan chief.

Saifuddin Nasution Ismail was retained as Kedah chief, Suparadi Noor remains the Kelantan chief, while Mustapha Sakmud continues as Sabah chief.

Hairul Amir Sabri and Noor Amin Ahmad were appointed Perak and Perlis chiefs, respectively.

Sim Tze Tzin, a former deputy agriculture minister, has been appointed the party’s new strategic director, taking over from Akmal Nasir.

Fahmi said the meeting also discussed current political developments and strategies for upcoming elections.