Incumbent PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli’s seemingly aggressive tone in his bid to defend his post has been criticised by a fellow party member for potentially causing more harm than necessary.

Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin, one of 11 candidates vying for the four PKR vice-presidency positions, said Rafizi’s campaign strategy thus far has sparked negative perceptions, particularly due to the way the economy minister aired the party’s internal affairs to the public.

Describing Rafizi’s tactic of attacking his rivals as...