More than 8,000 vie for PKR branch posts

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Track record over star power: analysts on PKR poll results

KUALA LUMPUR – The defeat of celebrity contenders in PKR’s polls shows that its grassroots continue to prioritise candidates with a proven track record, analysts said.

Responding to the losses faced by veteran actors Datuk Afdlin Shauki Aksan and Datuk Hans Isaac, and musician Altimet on Sunday, the analysts said PKR members have yet to be convinced that their famous members could make good politicians.

Singapore Institute of International Affairs senior fellow Oh Ei Sun said while celebrity status comes with its advantages for the party, it may not translate into desired reforms.

“Celebrity status per se helps a bit when one is running in a general election, for the name recognition is there.

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