KLANG: Among the many PKR divisions where tough party election fights are expected, the Gombak division will be one in the spotlight.

       Current Gombak PKR chief Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari will square off against former Perak PKR chief Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak for the division's top spot.

       When contacted, Farhash said he had decided to contest the division’s top post because Gombak was very important for PKR.

       “Gombak has always been the epicentre of the Reformasi movement since its early days in 1998 and so it was unfortunate that the key conspirators in the 'Sheraton Move' came from that division and were led by (Gombak MP) Azmin Ali (Datuk Seri) and (Gombak Setia assemblyman) Hilman Idham," Farhash said.

       He added that the turn of events had resulted in Gombak being left in a quandary and without a bulk of its leadership.

       “This was not only because of the Sheraton Move, which saw sizable defections as well as membership terminations of those found to have conspired against the party and Pakatan Harapan, but also internal issues," alleged Farhash.

       Given this, he added that he was compelled to do his part to patch things back together again as well as to reignite unity among party members.

       According to Farhash, there was an acute need to reassure members of a leadership that will be with them during trying times as well as with the ability to propel the party forward as a united front.

       As for his aspirations for the party, Farhash said it was mainly to cultivate unity and togetherness.

       “This is not specifically for Gombak, but what we need within the party as a whole.

       “We cannot have multiple leaders working towards various missions or divisions doing their own thing.

       “I have been consistent in my stand that this is not about myself and that we need to put aside our personal missions and form a united front to face upcoming challenges," said Farhash.

       He added that he believed that the Gombak division needed to be revitalised.

       Farhash said he has taken on the challenge to bring change to the division due to the requests of members from Gombak and Ampang.

       “I decided to take up the challenge in Gombak and together with my team, I am fully committed to it. There is no turning back now," he added.