Cabinet position? Thanks but no thanks, says Nurul Izzah

Cabinet position? Thanks but no thanks, says Nurul Izzah

The PKR vice-president says she is content to serve as the MP for Permatang Pauh, even after her father becomes the prime minister.

PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar.
LABUAN:
PKR vice-president and Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar says she is not keen on a ministerial post even in the event of a Cabinet reshuffle after her father Anwar Ibrahim becomes prime minister.

“That (a Cabinet post) is a wonderful thing, but I’m very happy to serve Permatang Pauh, and to be a mother to my two lovely children and a loving citizen of my country,” she told Bernama after attending the “Jelajah Reformasi 20 Tahun Bersama Rafizi Ramli” campaign here last night.

Nurul said her biggest lesson throughout PKR’s 20-year struggle was that it was possible to serve without holding a government position.

“I feel that what I have learned during these years is that you can contribute no matter who you are, whether you are a sweeper on the street or a high-level executive.

“It would be a beautiful world if we kept sight of protecting the reform agenda. That’s why I’m here and I’m more than happy.

“As I said, I’m an engineering degree holder. I’m not interested in any (Cabinet) position. I hope all the rest of the talented people will perform for our Cabinet to fulfil our pledges,” she said.

Anwar, who is the PKR president elect, is slated to take over from Dr Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister after two years, as agreed on by the Pakatan Harapan coalition.

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