MELAKA: Nurul Izzah Anwar's temporary leave as PKR deputy president will not affect the party's efforts to strengthen its organisation and prepare for the upcoming state and general elections, says PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim.
Kamil said the division of duties had been clearly established, with vice-president Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail carrying out the duties of deputy president temporarily, while vice-president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari would continue in his role as election director.
“I do not think this will affect any of our efforts to continue strengthening the organisation and preparing ourselves for the state elections and the general election,” he said at a press conference in conjunction with the PKR Youth and Women congress on Friday (Aug 14).
On Aug 6, it was reported that Nurul Izzah would take leave following the 2026 national congress to pursue her doctoral studies.
The PKR Central Leadership Council on Aug 8 rejected Nurul Izzah's request to step down as party deputy president, granting her temporary leave instead to focus on her studies.
PKR information chief Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that Nurul Izzah would remain a party member, while Saifuddin would take over her duties in the interim.
Asked how the Youth wing had responded to the political developments within the party, Kamil said its members had accepted the decision with an open heart.
“The announcement was not made today and was also explained at the grassroots level by our leaders at the state and branch levels.
“Our focus now is to continue strengthening and empowering the organisation,” he said.
