Former PAS syura council member Khairuddin Aman Razali believed that Nurul Izzah Anwar was qualified to serve as the prime minister's senior adviser because of her experience as a three-term MP.
In a statement, Khairuddin (above) also noted that Nurul Izzah's qualifications were also bolstered by her stint in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) - a powerful committee which scrutinises government finances.
"I see no reason in denying her a chance to be the senior adviser of economy and finance to the prime minister. Moreover, the role is unpaid. This eliminates any conflict of interest.
"Allegations of nepotism are flawed unless the appointment was made purely due to familial ties and not on merit or qualifications," he said.
Khairuddin, himself a former MP and cleric, urged society to take heed of several examples where Prophet Muhammad had appointed family members to leadership roles where necessary, based on merit.
"Ali bin Abu Talib was chosen by the prophet to lead troops during the Battle of Khaybar against traitorous Jews not because of his position as the son-in-law and cousin to the prophet. Ali was chosen because he was qualified and had battlefield experience.
"Usama bin Zayd was chosen by the prophet as a general to lead troops against the Byzantine empire at the age of 18, not because he was favoured by the prophet but because he was qualified," said Khairuddin.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appointed Nurul Izzah as his adviser on Jan 3. As a result, many accused the Tambun MP of practising nepotism.
However, Anwar's backers countered by saying nepotism cannot be applied in this case because Nurul Izzah was working on a pro bono basis, which does not involve self-interest. - Mkini
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