The Quiet Fall of Nurul Izzah
Critics point out that Amirudin Shari’s track record includes the 2023 state polls, where PKR suffered heavy losses in its traditional Selangor stronghold
As the national alliance fractures, internal tremors are rocking Anwar’s own party, PKR. Nurul Izzah Anwar, the Prime Minister’s daughter and PKR deputy president, has made headlines following what many perceive as a high-profile demotion. PKR Secretary-General Fuziah Salleh framed the move as a strategic realignment, announcing that Selangor Chief Minister Amirudin Shari and Saifuddin Nasution Ismail would replace Nurul Izzah as the party’s election directors. Fuziah maintained that Nurul Izzah would pivot to a background role, focusing on grassroots capacity and workflow development.
The fall...
However, the internet is buzzing over the political fallout. Critics point out that Amirudin Shari’s track record includes the 2023 state polls, where PKR suffered heavy losses in its traditional Selangor stronghold. Furthermore, Nurul Izzah has been noticeably silent on major national issues since being elected deputy leader last year—a stark contrast to her campaign promises to uphold reformasi principles and demand the removal of anti-corruption chief Azam Baki, who was only recently replaced after immense pressure.
Nurul Izzah - end of the road?
This sudden reshuffle has fueled intense speculation, particularly among Bersama party supporters, who hint that Nurul Izzah might eventually defect to Rafizi’s outfit. Prominent influencers have questioned her recent absence from the political stage. Former PKR figure Iswardy Morni revealed that Nurul Izzah has been unwell and inactive for a year, highlighting her absence from a crucial PKR convention in Johor. He even alleged that she had secretly resigned as deputy leader a month ago, only to rescind it under pressure. As she fades into the political background, observers are left wondering whether she is at odds with her party, her father, or the direction of the government itself.
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