PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh dismissed talk that party deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar will vacate her party position, amid heightened speculation that the former Permatang Pauh MP is set to do so soon.
Speculation has been rife that Nurul Izzah might be tendering her resignation soon. Malaysiakini has contacted her for comment, but has not received any as of press time.
However, Fuziah flatly rubbished the talk when contacted.
"Absolutely not true," she said in a one-line reply.
PKR information chief and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil also dismissed the rumours, branding them as "fake news", the New Straits Times reported.
A PKR source told Malaysiakini that Nurul Izzah remained in "good spirits" during the last central leadership council meeting on Thursday.
Vocal MACC critic
Nurul Izzah, the daughter of Prime Minister and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, has been a vocal critic of the MACC, focusing on the need for systemic reform, stronger accountability, and parliamentary oversight to ensure public trust.
She notably broke ranks with her father when she opposed extending MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki’s contract for a third term, stating she would raise the matter directly with Anwar if elected as PKR deputy president.
Anwar had also previously defended Azam against calls for the MACC chief to be suspended, remaining firm that no punitive measures would be taken without thorough investigations.
This came amid mounting pressure over Azam's shareholding scandal and allegations that MACC officers had colluded with private individuals to strong-arm business rivals and abet corporate takeovers.
On Feb 15, hundreds took to the streets in Kuala Lumpur to protest the matter, urging Azam to resign, and accusing Anwar of allegedly defending the MACC chief.
Anwar has also been dismissive of the MACC collusion allegations, telling Parliament early this month that news reports quoting sources will only be investigated if there is substance.
He also previously said DAP’s calls for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) into the case were premature pending the completion of a government probe into Azam's shareholdings.
On Feb 17, the cabinet agreed to consider follow-up actions, including establishing the RCI, regarding allegations against the MACC and Azam.
Amid escalating calls for a probe into allegations that its officers are entangled in a corporate mafia scheme, the MACC on Feb 24 issued a second firm denial and dismissed the claims as baseless.
Azam has also filed a RM100 million suit against Bloomberg, which reported the matter. - Mkini
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