JOHANNESBURG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says suggestions that his daughter, Nurul Izzah, should take over as Selangor Mentri Besar are personal opinions and not something he has knowledge of or has discussed.
Anwar said that the proposal, reportedly expressed by current Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, was never raised with him.
"That is his view. He did not bring up the matter with me," Anwar said after a dinner with the Malaysian diaspora on Friday (Nov 21) night.
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The PKR president was also asked about Amirudin’s willingness to take on federal duties. Anwar replied: "When is the election? It will be some time before we hold one, so we will discuss this later."
In a recent Keluar Sekejap podcast, Amirudin said he strongly agreed when asked by host Khairy Jamaluddin if the Prime Minister’s daughter should be given the opportunity to lead the state government.
Amirudin said he had voiced the proposal to Nurul Izzah and that it was up to her to accept or decline.
"I can say that maybe it's a good formula for Nurul Izzah ‘landing’ so there isn't any perception or stigma linked to nepotism and such.
"Honestly, I have told Izzah herself, it's up to her whether she wants to take it or not," Amirudin said, in response to whether Nurul Izzah might contest a Selangor state seat and become Mentri Besar.
Amirudin, who is also Gombak MP, indicated his readiness to undertake duties at the federal level: "If you ask me - if you are ready? Yes, I've considered going to Federal (level)," he added.
