KUALA LUMPUR: PKR president Anwar Ibrahim today defended his daughter Nurul Izzah Anwar who came under fire for criticising Dr Mahathir Mohamad in an interview with a Singapore daily, saying her statement was not entirely aimed at the prime minister.
“The statement was made a while ago and reported by a Singapore daily, the Straits Times.
“There were disgruntled voices who mounted an attack. I think our focus should be the economy,” he said at the Parliament lobby here.
In her interview, Nurul Izzah had said she was “broken hearted” with the political developments in the country following the May 9 polls, citing the lack of narrative to empower the middle class and Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) acceptance of ex-Umno MPs.
She also said it was not easy working with a “former dictator” who had done much damage to the system and the lives of the people.
Anwar said PH had agreed to give Mahathir space and support to lead the country but added that this does not mean there is no room for dissent and criticism.
“Some people think this is like how Umno was previously. No, we give space, but our stand, including that of my family and I, is to give full support for Mahathir as prime minister and leader of this country.
“It’s all right, it’s her view,” he said, referring to Nurul Izzah. “Focus on the economy and the people.
“We have consistently chosen Mahathir and support him as prime minister. Mahathir has given a mature response, to focus on the performance of the PH government. His criticism has to be taken into account.”
Mahathir was yesterday reported as saying that he too is disappointed with the performance of his Cabinet.
“It doesn’t matter if many are disappointed because I am just as disappointed with them,” he was quoted as saying by Utusan Malaysia. - FMT
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