PKR Youth chief plays down rumours
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR Youth chief Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad played down rumours his name was being touted as one of the candidates to fill the youth and sports ministerial position.
“I’m not fit or in a position to say whether I’m suitable for it.
“It is the prerogative of the prime minister (Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad), who has to discuss with party president (Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail), in accordance with the Federal Constitution.
“As for me, I set my target to contest (and win) the Setiawangsa parliamentary constituency. At the national level, Pakatan Harapan won and has become the ruling government.
“On who will be the suitable candidate for the post, I would say that we have an interesting problem as we have many capable leaders.
“I am confident that whoever is chosen will carry out the duties diligently and deliver the promises made to the people, specifically youth, who voted for us.
“For now, I want to focus on serving my constituents. I am looking at issues at the macro (national) and micro (constituency) level, including cost of living and housing problems,” he said in an interview yesterday.
Nik Nazmi, 36, along with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) Youth chief Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman, 25, were among the names proposed for the youth and sports minister’s post.
Bangi member of parliament Ong Kian Ming took to Twitter on his suggestion, citing Nik Nazmi’s vast experience in the Selangor government as assemblyman (Seri Setia) and state assembly deputy speaker before moving to contest the Setiawangsa parliamentary seat in the 14th General Election.