Nurul Izzah: Fearless Rafizi will remain relevant
Taking over: Nurul Izzah paid tribute to Rafizi (right) for his ideas. — Photo taken from Nurul Izzah's Facebook
PETALING JAYA: A 'fearless' Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli will continue to shape the country's future through meaningful ways even if he is not in the government, says Nurul Izzah Anwar.
The new PKR deputy president, who beat Rafizi in the party election, said he was never afraid to confront those in power or to speak the truth.
She said her predecessor's ideas and policies changed the country's discourse, especially in terms of governance, transparency and economic justice.
'I respect him. Many of his ideas will not be forgotten. Instead, they will be continued, refined and implemented, not because they came from him or me, but because they are best for Malaysia.
'This country needs bold ideas and steps, and I believe he has a lot more to contribute,' she said on her Facebook page yesterday.
Her statement came after the Pandan MP announced his resignation from his Cabinet post as Economy Minister yesterday,
Separately, Nurul Izzah spoke about how her focus remains on strengthening PKR.
'As part of the first step, we will introduce mandatory training specific for party leadership at central, state and branch levels on the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), corruption and tax compliance,' she said.
Former Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin, who was sacked from Umno in 2023, had urged Rafizi not to quit despite his defeat.
Rafizi, he said, had strong resilience and was still able to contribute ideas even without a key position.
However, the former health minister acknowledged that Rafizi's situation was different from his own.
Khairy, who challenged Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in 2018 and lost, said he had chosen to remain in the party after the defeat.
'When I was sacked, I had no choice. I had no issue with the party; I had merely offered myself for the presidency.
'My relationship with Zahid remained good. So, to Rafizi, keep fighting!' he told Sinar Harian during a visit to the Karangkraf Group Complex on Tuesday.
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