The journey of women in Malaysian politics has never been an easy one. Yet, through the resilience of Wan Azizah—who once held the nation’s second-highest political office as Deputy Prime Minister—a powerful milestone was established, symbolising the strength and capability of women to lead and challenge the existing system.
Now, that legacy is being carried forward by her own daughter, Nurul Izzah Anwar. Not only has she inherited her mother’s spirit of struggle, but she has also added her own value through courage and sincerity, which have shone throughout her more than two decades of service in national politics.
Her bold decision to contest for the position of Deputy President of the People’s Justice Party (PKR) marks a new chapter for the country. With the blessings of both her father and mother, and a growing groundswell of grassroots support, Nurul Izzah is poised to make history once again—this time as a woman who carries the torch of reform and becomes a true symbol of change.
The people no longer see Nurul Izzah as merely a politician, but as the voice of their hopes—a voice born of sacrifice, education, and lived experience. And should she be chosen, it will not be a personal victory alone. It will be a triumph for Malaysian women, for the people longing for leaders who serve with compassion, and for the reform movement that has never lost its flame