PARTI Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has moved to quell speculation over the future leadership of Selangor, after claims surfaced that Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari had proposed PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar as his possible successor.
PKR information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the matter never arose during party discussions and noted that Amirudin had previously affirmed his intention to complete his term.
“If we look closely at what was said, Amirudin stated that he intends to complete this term as the menteri besar. In that sense, there is no issue of him undertaking duties at the federal level now. He said he will remain as menteri besar until the end of this term,” Fahmi told reporters after closing the Cyber Scam Awareness Seminar for the Indian Community.
Fahmi, who is also Communications Minister, said any decision about the state’s top post would ultimately be made collectively within the party.
The clarification follows Amirudin’s comments on the ‘Keluar Sekejap’ podcast, hosted by Khairy Jamaluddin and Shahril Sufian Hamdan, where he acknowledged suggesting that Nurul Izzah could take over as Selangor’s chief executive.
“Honestly, I have told Izzah herself, it’s up to her whether she wants to take it or not,” he said when asked whether she might contest a state seat with the aim of becoming menteri besar. Amirudin, who is both Gombak MP and Sungai Tua assemblyman, also expressed readiness to serve at the federal level if required.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim appeared perplexed by talk of his daughter’s possible elevation, saying, “That is his view… he has never discussed this thing with me.”
Putrajaya Rebuts Claims of Interference in Thai–Cambodian Dispute
In a separate development, the Unity Government has firmly rejected allegations from certain Thai groups claiming Malaysian interference in Thailand’s border dispute with Cambodia, describing the accusations as wholly unfounded.
Fahmi said the claims were “far off the mark” and stressed that Malaysia had only acted at the request of both governments, strictly in the capacity of facilitator.
“A facilitator acts as a go-between for parties in conflict who are having difficulty communicating with each other. Both parties requested Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair, to assist,” he said.
He emphasised that Malaysia’s role had been communicated to the Cabinet from the outset, making any claim of interference “neither reasonable nor true”.
“The group from Thailand that made the allegation does not represent the Thai government. Whether they have their own motives or agenda is their affair,” he said.
Fahmi added that all terms and decisions were determined solely by Cambodia and Thailand prior to the ceasefire signed in Kuala Lumpur, and later during the peace agreement witnessed by the United States.
“Malaysia did not interfere in any of these agreements,” he said, reiterating that the country maintains a consistently neutral stance.
“We do not align with any geopolitical power, whether China or the United States. We maintain relations and trade with both, and we are not under the influence of any of these powers. Based on this principle, Malaysia is neutral and was asked to assist by both countries.”
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had earlier also dismissed the allegations circulating in Thailand, calling them baseless and urging critics to understand Malaysia’s facilitating role before making accusations “without due consideration”. - November 23, 2025
