Nurul Izzah Accompanies Father on Overseas Trip
The prime minister’s daughter, Nurul Izzah Anwar, accompanied her father on a series of recent overseas visits at the invitation of event organizers, government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said today.
Invitation Followed Prime Minister’s Wife’s Unavailability
Fadzil explained that Nurul Izzah, who is Anwar Ibrahim’s eldest daughter, was invited to the events after the prime minister’s wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, was unable to fulfill the invitations.
Nurul Izzah’s Participation Confirmed
Nurul Izzah was seen taking part at several events during Anwar’s 11-day trip on official visits to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Peru, and Brazil earlier this month. Fahmi said that he had received confirmation from the prime minister’s chief press secretary that Nurul Izzah and Faiz Abdullah, chairman of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies, were invited by the organizers.
Represented the Social and Economic Research Initiative
Nurul Izzah was invited in her capacity as the director of the Social and Economic Research Initiative (Seri). Fahmi stated that Nurul Izzah was invited partly because Wan Azizah did not join the delegation.
No Information on Nurul Izzah’s Contribution to the Visit
When asked to comment on Nurul Izzah’s contribution to the visit, Fahmi said he did not have the information. FMT has sought details on which events Nurul Izzah was invited to.
Key Events Attended During the Visit
During the visit, Anwar led the Malaysian delegation to key events such as the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economic leaders’ week in Lima, Peru, and the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Social Media Posts Show Nurul Izzah Accompanying Anwar’s Delegation
Fahmi has been asked to comment on social media posts showing Nurul Izzah accompanying Anwar’s delegation.
Government Funding Questioned
Yesterday, Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal questioned why Nurul Izzah was seen at events alongside Anwar during his trip, and asked whether her trip was funded by the government.
Nurul Izzah’s Previous Statement on the Trip
Nurul Izzah previously said she would be in Egypt, Peru, and Brazil on behalf of Seri for work-related visits. In a Facebook post on November 9, Nurul Izzah said she would meet representatives from the Third World Network, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, and Al-Azhar University to “consolidate efforts to support developing nations and promote economic solidarity”.
Conclusion
Nurul Izzah’s participation in her father’s recent overseas trip has raised questions about the nature of her involvement and the funding of her trip. While Fahmi Fadzil has confirmed that Nurul Izzah was invited to the events, he has refused to provide further information on her contribution to the visit.
FAQs
Q: Why was Nurul Izzah invited to attend her father’s official overseas visits?
A: Nurul Izzah was invited to attend the events because the prime minister’s wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, was unable to fulfill the invitations.
Q: What was Nurul Izzah’s role during the visits?
A: Nurul Izzah was invited in her capacity as the director of the Social and Economic Research Initiative (Seri). She was invited to meet representatives from various organizations and attend key events.
Q: Was Nurul Izzah’s trip funded by the government?
A: The funding of Nurul Izzah’s trip has been questioned, but Fahmi Fadzil has refused to provide further information.