JOHOR BARU: Now that the party elections are over, it is a time for healing, says PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He acknowledged that at times some members had gone overboard, which was not good for the party.
"However, we need to be united and continue to reform this party as we represent all races in the country," he said during his winding-up speech at the National PKR Congress here.
Anwar, who expressed confidence in the new line-up, reminded PKR leaders not to forget their roots and to remain committed to reform rather than just chasing positions or material gains.
He emphasised the importance of carrying out an "idealism polishing" periodically to ensure the party's integrity.
"Even iron needs to be taken out and oiled from time to time to prevent rust if left too long in water," he said, adding that internal reforms should cover selection, discipline, behaviour, values, and evaluation of office bearers for various government and GLC positions.
Although former president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and former vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad were not present on the second day of the congress, Anwar paid tribute to them, stating that their sacrifices cannot be forgotten.
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