PETALING JAYA: The decision to step down as PKR deputy president was to pursue further studies, says Nurul Izzah Anwar.
The ex-Permatang Pauh MP said she would remain a PKR member and support the party's struggle for a better Malaysia, championed by the party's leadership under her father, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and the grassroots.
"This decision was made after much deliberation as I embark on a new path to pursue further studies, a journey rooted in service and contribution and not necessarily bound by the world of politics. I extend my deepest appreciation to the party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the party leadership for acknowledging my decision to step down as PKR's deputy president.
"I am confident that Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail as deputy president and Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari as election director will uphold the people's aspirations and carry out this mandate with wisdom, prudence and diligence. I pray that their endeavours in shouldering these responsibilities are eased," Nurul Izzah said.
She also expressed her gratitude to PKR members and leaders at every level and those who stood by her.
"Thank you for the trust, advice, prayers and unwavering sacrifices. God willing, we shall meet again at the PKR national congress on Aug 14–15," she said.
Earlier, PKR information chief Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil had said that Nurul Izzah would be taking a break from her duties as PKR deputy president after the party's congress next week.
He said that Nurul Izzah had initially wanted to resign from the post, but was persuaded to take a break from the role instead.
Fahmi said that PKR's central leadership council had decided to allow her to take a break from her duties during a meeting on Thursday (Aug 6).
As for the 2026 national congress, he said Nurul Izzah would officiate the Women’s Wing and Youth Wing congresses on Aug 14.
