Nurul Izzah Didn T Quit Because Of Internal Issues Says Saifuddin

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Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar has given up her posts as Penang PKR head and party vice-president.KUALA LUMPUR: PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said internal developments in Pakatan Harapan drove Nurul Izzah Anwar to quit as PKR vice-president, Penang PKR chairman and from the government posts she was holding
“It was not due to internal issues in PKR as some have speculated but more what is happening in PH itself,” he said at the Parliament lobby today
He said he met Nurul Izzah for two hours yesterday and respected her decision
“Having known Nurul Izzah for some 20 years, she holds fast to the idealism of her struggle
“She is very committed to the reform agenda and really wants to see PH follow through on this for the betterment of the people.”He said Nurul Izzah had chosen the best path for herself by remaining as Permatang Pauh MP so that she could continue to give her views in Parliament
“Nurul Izzah expressed her dissatisfaction with what is happening in PH which she feels is not staying true to its path
“She feels it would be difficult for her to speak up if she continues to hold her positions and furthermore, because she is always seen as the daughter of PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and her mother is the deputy prime minister (Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail),” said Saifuddin
Asked about who will replace Nurul Izzah as Penang PKR head and also in other posts that she vacated, Saifuddin said Nurul Izzah was an elected vice-president
As such, the constitution must be studied whether the vacancy could be filled through an appointment by the president
“Datuk Seri Anwar is on holiday now. I am only acting secretary-general until a new one is appointed.”Saifuddin added that he had yet to receive an official resignation letter from Nurul Izzah. -FMT

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