Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to appoint his daughter Nurul Izzah as his adviser for economics and finance has received official criticism from the opposition chief, who called out the move as nepotism and urged Anwar to retract the appointment.

In a statement, Hamzah Zainudin said the decision was not only wrong and unreasonable but also goes against the principles of good governance, integrity, and anti-corruption.

“Pro bono is not an excuse to...