Nurul Izzah Steps Aside as PKR Deputy President Amid Family Politics Debate Nurul Izzah Anwar, daughter of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has stepped down as deputy president of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) to focus on her studies.
The decision coincides with the party's national congress, which is set to take place on August 14 and 15. The PKR party has long been associated with the Anwar family dynasty.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who also serves as party president, has dominated Malaysian politics for decades.