Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, former Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, announced his readiness to step down as chairman of the Negeri Sembilan State Leadership Council (MPN) of PKR after the recent state election on August 1, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. Aminuddin lost the Linggi state seat by a majority of 2,976 votes in a three-cornered contest, gaining 6,163 votes to Barisan Nasional’s Mohd Faizal Ramli’s 9,139 votes and Bersatu’s Zamri Md Said’s 391 votes [1, 2, 3].
PKR contested 15 seats in Negeri Sembilan but managed to defend only two: Chuah and Sri Tanjung [1, 2, 3]. Six PKR branch leaders in the state had called for a reassessment of party leadership following the poor results [1, 2, 3]. Aminuddin publicly accepted responsibility, saying, “I also take note of the demands of the six Negeri Sembilan branch leaders who want me to take responsibility for the defeat. I would like to state publicly that I agree with your demands. I also accept this responsibility I am leading so I am ready to be responsible. I don't want to run away from responsibility and I don't want to hide behind various excuses” [1].
He left his future in the hands of party leadership, emphasizing that “The position is not mine, the trust belongs to the party. If the party sees that there is a decision that needs to be made for the future of Keadilan, I agree. But I would like to emphasise that defeat will not be a reason to stop fighting; on the contrary, this defeat must be the starting point for rebuilding and this is what we hope for” [2].
Meanwhile, at the PKR National Congress in Melaka, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution was named acting PKR deputy president after Nurul Izzah Anwar announced she would take leave from the post [4]. Prime Minister and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gave full authority to PKR vice president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari to direct election campaigns [4]. Nurul Izzah delivered the congress’s winding-up speech on August 15, affirming her continued commitment to the reform movement’s original spirit through different avenues despite stepping down. She noted the political challenges she faces, including restrictions on her writing [5]. As Nurul Izzah said, “PKR will continue to carry this responsibility. I too will continue to carry this responsibility through a different avenue, but I will move forward with the same purpose” [5].
