Bersatu Leader Believes Nurul Will Retract Resignation Return Stronger

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Bersatu chief strategist Rais Hussin believes that Nurul Izzah will retract her resignation as PKR vice-president
In a Twitter posting this afternoon, he noted how the Permatang Pauh lawmaker is committed to holistic reforms
Rais said that as strong as Nurul is, the latter is still susceptible to periods of ups and downs
“She is committed to holistic reforms. To make it happen she must retract her resignation. I believe she will, and come back stronger and refreshed. For now, let us give her some latitude,” he added
Meanwhile, PKR's Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad described Nurul's decision as shocking and saddening
“As an old friend, I have seen the huge personal price she paid because of the struggle
“She has proved herself as a capable vice-president, securing the highest number of votes in three consecutive elections and becoming an MP for three terms,” he told Malaysiakini.According to him, Nurul is qualified to be a cabinet minister.In a media statement earlier, Nurul also announced that she would relinquish her post as Penang PKR chief and would no longer serve the government in any capacity
Nurul, who is the daughter of PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, was heading the special Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) task force
“My only regret is that I should have made this announcement sooner, but it has not been an easy decision to arrive at. The pace of political developments has been relentless for the last nine months, with party elections following a gruelling general election campaign
“Now that I have had the chance to take stock of where I stand in relation to politics, I am resolved to doing the right thing,” she said in the statement. - Mkini

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