Yoursay: Nurul made the right decision in staying out

YOURSAY | ‘Emotion aside, her high position in the party is not tenable.’

Nurul quits as PKR veep, won't serve gov't in any capacity

Pisang Goreng: Permatang Pauh parliamentarian and former PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah is a talented woman (not a girl or princess) and has taken a brave step to resign – most would never dare give up their comfortable positions of power.

While I can only speculate on the reasons, I’m guessing that Nurul is trying to tackle the challenge of reform from a different angle. Perhaps I am being too generous.

But I assume Nurul has become disillusioned by how Pakatan Harapan is playing politics – Bersatu chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad blatantly boosting his ranks with old Umno men; power struggles in her own party leadership. Any other reason would be too trivial.

Nurul is from a younger generation, and seems to hold on to her progressive ideals. By distancing herself from the leaders of today, who we are quickly getting fed up of, she will appeal to the reformers and savvy voters who want a progressive country, without alienating herself from the Malay voter base.

She has time. It’s a wise move.

Abasir: Yes, Nurul is now free to call out the cant and hypocrisy in Harapan and go after all those who seek a return to the dark days before May 9.

Bersatu puppeteers need to watch out - starting with party chief strategist Rais Hussin.

The Wakandan: Emotion aside, her high position in the party is not tenable. Thus, it is a correct decision for her.

More so when her father, Anwar Ibrahim, is the PKR president and soon-to-be prime minister. No matter how one puts it, it will always be seen as nepotism. It is like President Donald Trump appointing his daughter, Ivanka or son-in-law Jared Kushner as chief of staff.

Whatever he says or whatever Nurul’s position and comment is, it will always be construed as bias because of the next-of-kin relationship.

When we aspire for a new Malaysia, such a relationship would prove antithesis to the reformation of nepotism, cronyism and corruption.

But even without such position, it is not the end for Nurul. She can play a part as a party member and an MP. In fact, there is so much that she can do.

By her resignation, it allows her father a free hand without the accusation of nepotism. This would be the price for Anwar to assume the presidency of the party and later prime minister.

Patriot1: Indeed, we don't need three members from the same family with senior political positions in the government.

Anonymous_1419577444: This must have been really the last straw for Nurul, especially having to bring it out into the open, what cannot be resolved within the family.

We cannot imagine how she must have felt, her disappointment with the person(s) concerned. But it looks like she puts the country and people in the forefront.

I am glad to know there is still one in the family with some integrity and honour.

Ikanbilisman: Nepotism and cronyism are when one is appointed because of relationship and not capability.

Nurul should be judged based on her capabilities and not because she is the daughter of the deputy prime minister and prime minister-in-waiting. Her number of votes for PKR vice-president was the highest and that speaks volume.

Maybe we should give her a break and leave her alone. We should respect her decision and let her serve the best way she deems fit.

Jehangir: Nurul, you must state why you resigned. You are clouding the situation even more.

Is it because of Mahathir courting Umno? Is it because of PKR leader Latheefa Koya calling your appointment inappropriate? Is it because of personal problems? Is it because you can’t agree with your parents anymore?

Be forthright and transparent like a responsible politician.

Anonymous_b553e6de: It goes to prove that one can normally fight off negativity from outside the party, but when there are so many haters from within the party, it's tiring.

I don't see any of her haters being able to do what she has done, despite the toll on her personal life.

She used to know who the enemies were. Now, the lines are blurred between friend and enemy.

Falcon: I would resign after how Port Dickson was engineered, then the scandal-ridden and disgraceful party election process, now followed through by state appointments which stink of cronyism, all of which erodes public regard and confidence in PKR.

So far, a lot of hot air but no real democratic reforms seen. Perhaps the princess is upset?

Anonymous_1538808416: I think this is a war game with Bersatu. By relinquishing her government positions, the message behind is, PKR does not condone nepotism.

It is aimed at Bersatu which is now busy courting and recruiting party hoppers from Umno. Her father had also told Umno members to stay put where they are and reaffirm that PKR will not take any of them.

All these shows that PKR is still true to their ideology and committed to reform agenda and this make Bersatu look very bad. As rakyat, a thumbs up to PKR and thumbs down to Bersatu.

Unspin: Wow, Nurul has delivered a masterstroke.

In one fell swoop, she takes the pressure off Anwar and Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, distances herself from the Azmin Ali-Rafizi Ramli rivalry, thumbs the noses of those who talk about nepotism and yet positions herself for something more significant in the future.

Bravo! Salute. - Mkini