The court came to attention the very moment her car arrived. They've been waiting for more than an hour and were more than happy to greet the arrival of their beloved MP. Izzah walked calmly to the front, hugging those she knew along the way and greeting children who were playing about. She wasted no time to step up to the mic and made her points very clear. She spoke about the need to revise the education system and re-evaluate the low-cost apartment scheme for the hardcore poor. She touched on all the necessary points that were relevant to the people of Lembah Pantai and they loved her for it. They knew they were in good hands and they had a voice in parliament.[/caption]
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A segment of the crowd who poured out to listen to Izzah speak.[/caption]
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Prior to her arrival, supporters kept themselves occupied with copies of the Pakatan Rakyat manifesto handed out for free. The rakyat are no longer interested in reading about slander and gutter politics. This is the time for the rakyat to read and understand policies that would have a direct impact on their livelihood. Voters are being educated so they can make an informed decision, rather than just blindly voting for the party their parents or friends voted for in the past.[/caption]
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The father-daughter team fighting for change in Malaysia. Pictured left is her father, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, de facto leader of the opposition coalition. Occasionally seeking advice from her father, she carries the same fighting spirit and tenacity that has brought him back to the forefront of politics in the country. She recalls her visits to see him in prison and how her husband, prior to engagement, had to get her father's blessings at the Sungai Buloh Prison. Together they both represent the transition Malaysian politics is currently going through. Anwar represents the old guard, standing along side Lim Kit Siang, Karpal Singh and Nik Aziz while Nurul Izzah carries on the torch with a very young and different brand of politics, one that is inclusive, transparent and policy-based. This is the future of Malaysian politics.[/caption]
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A bird-perched-on-a-tree-view of the crowd that gathered to listen to Nurul Izzah, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai speak. Some were even seen peeking from their windows and balconies, wondering what the fuss is all about.[/caption]
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Her supporters were all there. People of all ages and creed appeared out of nowhere the very moment she arrived. And they were not afraid with chants of 'reformasi' or 'ubah' in the middle of the apartment complex with a BN operations centre just around the corner. As expected the BN people had their own plans. A stream of youths, mostly teenagers, marched past the ceramah grounds while chanting 'merepek!, merepek!'. Izzah was unfazed and instead she reminded the attendees that the education system needs to be revamped so our future generation do not end up like those who just walked past. Everyone cheered and clapped. The people were no longer afraid to make their voices heard with a firebrand such as Izzah paving the way.[/caption]
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