KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 -- PKR's central leadership election is using a delegate voting system this year, a move seen as more transparent and reducing the influence of "cai" or candidate alliances among contestants.

PKR vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad told Berita Harian that while the system relies on delegate votes, it still involves a significant number - nearly 30,000 delegates.

The Setiawangsa MP added that the decision was not made hastily but was unanimously approved at a special PKR congress.

"This system ensures a fairer and more representative election. Previous polls prioritised numbers over representation.

"As a result, some branch chief candidates won purely by mobilising central candidates.

"This election also mandates...