PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today gave his assurance that his daughter Nurul Izzah, appointed as his senior adviser on economics and finance, will not abuse her position.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said while he respected the views of "concerned citizens", he reiterated that Nurul Izzah would not receive any remuneration.
"I have given my explanation. One, she will not receive any remuneration.
"Two, there is no possibility of her using that position to influence decisions on tenders or contracts.
"I need her expertise to assist me, but notwithstanding that, let me emphasise that she is there to protect and pursue the agenda of (good) governance and incorruptibility," he told the press at the PKR headquarters here, today.
He added that he took a "strong position" against those who had criticised this appointment, especially those whom he claimed had "awarded billions to sons or sons-in-law or cronies" when they were in power.
Anwar however did not disclose any names.
Last Sunday, Anwar had confirmed Nurul Izzah's appointment, explaining that her duty as his adviser was to ensure transparency in the administration and to monitor government tender procurement to ensure that they were done in an orderly manner.