Penang: Penang PKR vice chairman Fahmi Zainol has stated that he will not resign from his position as the state executive councillor despite his recent defeat in party elections. The chairman of the State Agrotechnology, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Committee stated that he will continue to fulfil his duties and remain loyal to the party.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fahmi Zainol emphasized his commitment by stating, “No, I will not take that step (resigning as exco). I have my principles. When the party appoints you, you will serve until the end of the term. I am a party man and this responsibility is a trust given to me by the party.” He stressed his intention to uphold this responsibility during a press conference at Komtar.

In the recent Penang PKR division elections, the Pantai Jerejak assemblyman was defeated by Johari Kassim in the race to secure the Jelutong Division chief position. He also failed to secure a seat in PKR’s Central Leadership Council. Fahmi Zainol confirmed that there has been no pressure for him to step down, adding that the situation is under control.

Yesterday, Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad announced their resignations from the Cabinet after failing to retain their positions as PKR deputy president and vice president in last week’s party polls.