PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar has dismissed the question of nepotism in the party if her father Anwar Ibrahim becomes an MP.

Looking at criticisms and views positively, the Permatang Pauh MP said she would focus on the work and the task given to her by the people.

Nurul Izzah stressed that to counter the perception of nepotism, contracts and funds should not be given to those comprising family members when one held posts in the government.

"We take it (criticism) positively, and understand that there will be voices that disagree with us. Thank God I am not included in the central government.

‘’I am very grateful at being given the opportunity by the people of Permatang Pauh who are the voices on issues, including the empowerment of the young people in technical and vocational education and training," she told reporters after opening the Penang Mini RTC My Malaysia Carnival in Bukit Mertajam today.

Nurul Izzah said this in response to former Bersih chairperson Ambiga Sreenevasan, who questioned the move to hold the Port Dickson by-election to pave the way for Anwar to return to Parliament.

Ambiga said that Danyal Balagopal's resignation triggered allegations of nepotism in PKR.

Meanwhile, on the request of Port Dickson Bersatu which did not want PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli and Kapar MP Abdullah Sani Abdul Hamid to campaign in the area, Nurul Izzah said she appreciated the matter.

"I appreciate the statement of the Port Dickson Bersatu leadership and I hope in this environment we will bring the harmony we want, namely, to fulfil our promises and agenda to the people," she said.

On the Port Dickson PRK, Nurul Izzah said she would discuss with Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.

"The menteri besar, who is also Negeri Sembilan PKR chief, has issued a statement yesterday to the effect that a meeting (on the PRK) has commenced and I will hold discussions with him.

"Of course, local issues will be focused on, and, of course, too, we need the work of all with a desire to make the voice in parliament which can be heard and impactful.

- Bernama