Melaka: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) members and leaders need to take a mature approach to the current political reality and turn the disappointment of recent electoral setbacks into renewed determination to rebuild and strengthen the party, said its secretary-general Senator Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fuziah emphasized that the 2026 PKR National Congress should not be used as a platform for members to point fingers, find fault, or retaliate against any party over the current political scenario and challenges facing the party. Instead, it should provide an opportunity for members to reflect on the bitter experiences they have gone through without allowing them to determine the future of the struggle.
Fuziah stated, "Defeat is not the end of our struggle. Our own party's history has proved that every time we are tested, we have the choice to rise again, improve ourselves, and rebuild our strength." She delivered these remarks in her welcoming speech at the 2026 PKR National Congress at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), Ayer Keroh.
She recalled the difficult period after the 2004 General Election (GE) when PKR secured only one parliamentary seat but continued to strengthen the organization and its membership, reach out to the people, and disseminate the Reformasi message across the country. "If we want to talk about the lowest point in PKR's history, I want us to remember that this is not our lowest point. We have been through much more difficult times," Fuziah added.
Referring to this year's congress theme, 'Memugar Reformasi, Membina MADANI', she highlighted the significance of the word 'memugar', which reflects the need to revive and renew the original spirit of Reformasi to remain relevant amid current changes and challenges. The theme serves as a reminder of the Reformasi struggle that underpinned the establishment of PKR and calls for the party to continue strengthening and renewing its agenda.
The 2026 PKR National Congress brought together 2,594 delegates and more than 2,000 observers from across the country. The event was also attended by 26 diplomatic representatives from 19 countries, including six ambassadors. The congress serves as a platform for party members and leaders to reassess the journey of the Reformasi struggle and strengthen the party's agenda in addressing current political changes and challenges.