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PETALING JAYA: PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar has defended her decision to run for the deputy president’s post at the party’s central leadership elections, saying it was borne from a sense of responsibility.
Nurul Izzah said there have been opposing reactions to news of her bid for the No 2 position – one marked by hope for renewal and regeneration within PKR, and the other by concern that the party may be labelled a “Parti Anak Beranak”.
Nurul Izzah, who is the eldest daughter of party president Anwar Ibrahim, said she respected both perspectives “as they come from a place of love for the party”.
The former Permatang Pauh MP said, however, the allegation of nepotism is nothing new.
She said that when she won the vice-presidency with the highest votes in 2010, 2014, and 2018, the same attacks were levelled against her.
“The attacks only disappeared in 2022, after I had foregone any contest.
“Instead, I co-led and supported the Ayuh Malaysia’s movement, where I introduced a set of policies to be championed, including pushing for TVET and climate adaptation to better impact lives on the ground,” she said.
Despite not contesting in 2022, she was appointed as one of the party’s vice-presidents.
“Let us be honest, the allegation of nepotism will continue even if I choose to contest as a vice-president.
“We cannot change our past, or our familial links, but we continue to hold on to our principles as we chart the future and rely on preserving our moral compass in the decisions that we make and the issues that we address,” she said in a statement.
Nurul Izzah, who was also a two-term Lembah Pantai MP, also said that even if she were to win the deputy president’s post, she had no interest in holding any Cabinet position.
“I am confident that those who read this statement rationally can distinguish between nepotism, which is being appointed by a family member for a position, versus a competition voted for by the grassroots,” she said.
She added that if she were to be elected deputy president, her main mission would be to work together with members, supporters and volunteers at all PKR branches, especially in the 50 marginal seats, to prepare for the 16th general election.
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Harim and Wanita PKR chief Fadhlina Sidek have dismissed concerns of nepotism, saying that Nurul Izzah had proven her mettle and could bring about much-needed rejuvenation to the party’s leadership.
Numerous other top and divisional leaders have stated their support for Nurul Izzah to contest the deputy president’s post, which is currently being held by Rafizi Ramli.
This followed Rafizi’s leave of absence after the PKR divisional polls, which saw the defeat of several bigwigs aligned with him.
Rafizi has also officially registered to defend his position, making it a one-on-one contest for now with Nurul Izzah. Nominations close at 11.59pm today.
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PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar said she has no interest in holding a Cabinet position even if she were to win the deputy president’s post. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar has defended her decision to run for the deputy president’s post at the party’s central leadership elections, saying it was borne from a sense of responsibility.
Nurul Izzah said there have been opposing reactions to news of her bid for the No 2 position – one marked by hope for renewal and regeneration within PKR, and the other by concern that the party may be labelled a “Parti Anak Beranak”.
Nurul Izzah, who is the eldest daughter of party president Anwar Ibrahim, said she respected both perspectives “as they come from a place of love for the party”.
The former Permatang Pauh MP said, however, the allegation of nepotism is nothing new.
She said that when she won the vice-presidency with the highest votes in 2010, 2014, and 2018, the same attacks were levelled against her.
“The attacks only disappeared in 2022, after I had foregone any contest.
“Instead, I co-led and supported the Ayuh Malaysia’s movement, where I introduced a set of policies to be championed, including pushing for TVET and climate adaptation to better impact lives on the ground,” she said.
Despite not contesting in 2022, she was appointed as one of the party’s vice-presidents.
“Let us be honest, the allegation of nepotism will continue even if I choose to contest as a vice-president.
“We cannot change our past, or our familial links, but we continue to hold on to our principles as we chart the future and rely on preserving our moral compass in the decisions that we make and the issues that we address,” she said in a statement.
Nurul Izzah, who was also a two-term Lembah Pantai MP, also said that even if she were to win the deputy president’s post, she had no interest in holding any Cabinet position.
“I am confident that those who read this statement rationally can distinguish between nepotism, which is being appointed by a family member for a position, versus a competition voted for by the grassroots,” she said.
She added that if she were to be elected deputy president, her main mission would be to work together with members, supporters and volunteers at all PKR branches, especially in the 50 marginal seats, to prepare for the 16th general election.
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Harim and Wanita PKR chief Fadhlina Sidek have dismissed concerns of nepotism, saying that Nurul Izzah had proven her mettle and could bring about much-needed rejuvenation to the party’s leadership.
Numerous other top and divisional leaders have stated their support for Nurul Izzah to contest the deputy president’s post, which is currently being held by Rafizi Ramli.
This followed Rafizi’s leave of absence after the PKR divisional polls, which saw the defeat of several bigwigs aligned with him.
Rafizi has also officially registered to defend his position, making it a one-on-one contest for now with Nurul Izzah. Nominations close at 11.59pm today.
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