KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- The special power granted to the PKR president - which allows new members to contest in elections even if they have not completed a full year of membership - should be abolished, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said last night.

Utusan Malaysia reported that the PKR deputy president said the concession has sparked dissatisfaction among grassroots members who have long toiled to build up the party and bring it to power.

"This is the voice of the grassroots directed at the President, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who has been given the power to allow new members to contest in elections even if they have not been members for a full year.

"This exemption should be revoked and abolished. It's embarrassing for the party. Do you ag...