Nurul Izzah quits PKR deputy president post to pursue further studies
Nurul Izzah Anwar says the decision came after long consideration, but she will remain a PKR member.
PETALING JAYA – Nurul Izzah Anwar has explained that her decision to relinquish the post of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president was driven by her wish to pursue further studies.
She said the decision was made after long consideration, describing the move as one that allows her to continue serving in ways not necessarily tied to politics.
Nurul Izzah, however, stressed that she would remain a PKR member and continue to support the party's struggle.
"I will remain a PKR member, lending support to the struggle towards a better Malaysia," she said in a statement last night. (Translated from Malay)
She also expressed her appreciation to PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the party leadership for taking note of her decision.
Nurul Izzah said she was confident in Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, who will take on the duties of deputy president, and Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari as election director.
"I extend my fullest appreciation to the president and the party leadership for taking note of my decision to relinquish the post of PKR deputy president.
"I am confident Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari will carry out this trust with wisdom, prudence and diligence in shouldering the people's hopes.
"I pray that all their affairs are made easy as they take on this responsibility," she said.
Kosmo! earlier reported that PKR's Central Leadership Council (MPP) on Thursday decided to grant Nurul Izzah temporary leave from her post as deputy president.
PKR communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the decision was made at the MPP meeting after discussing Nurul Izzah's application to step down from the post.
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