Politics is a job, not personal crusade: Rafizi
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has addressed criticism that he is often perceived as emotional when debating issues, saying his passionate approach is frequently misunderstood.
In a posting on the social media platform X, the Pandan member of parliament said those who knew him personally understood that he does not allow emotions to cloud his judgment.
"People often confuse personal emotional responses with passionate arguments. For me, once I'm done debating a matter, I feel nothing. I simply move on," he wrote.
Rafizi, who recently stepped down from the Cabinet, said some mocked him for appearing "emotional" in public discourse, but insisted that politics remained, to him, a profession rather than a personal crusade.
"Politics is just a job. Some people get excited about securing political positions. For me, it's like getting transferred to a different department at work," he said.
He added that the defining moments in his life were deeply personal events such as the birth of his son, performing the haj with his father, and the death of a close friend, not his political journey.
"Politics is just a daily routine. Posts come and go. That's why people may not understand why I've never given up on politics.
"Because for me, it's simply a job. We all work until the day we die," he said.
Rafizi resigned as economy minister last month following his defeat to Nurul Izzah Anwar in the race for the PKR deputy presidency.
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