Rafizi, Nik Nazmi moved to backbench after cabinet exit
According to the updated seating chart released by the Dewan Rakyat on July 15, Rafizi — the former Economy Minister — has been relocated to Block D, where government backbenchers are seated. He was previously positioned in the front row of Block B, alongside Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who sits in Block A. Blocks A and B are reserved for ministers and deputy ministers in the unity government.
Rafizi lost his bid to retain the PKR deputy presidency during the party's central leadership election on May 23, losing in a one-on-one contest to former Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar.
He subsequently resigned as Economy Minister, with his resignation taking effect on June 17.
Nik Nazmi, who similarly stepped down as Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister, effective July 4, has also been moved from Block B to Block D, next to Rafizi.
Their departure from cabinet has prompted adjustments to the seating arrangements for several other ministers and deputy ministers within Blocks A and B.
The Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament will run for 24 days, from July 21 to Aug 28.
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