Rafizi quits as economy minister, says he no longer has mandate for reform
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Rafizi Ramli has announced his resignation from the post of Economy Minister, saying he no longer holds the mandate to carry out his party's reform agenda in government.
In a statement today, Rafizi said his decision followed his defeat in the recent Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) party elections.
'I joined politics to promote a new political culture rooted in accountability and the people's mandate.
'My recent loss in the PKR elections means I no longer have the mandate from my party to translate the people's agenda into government programmes,' he said.
Rafizi said he has submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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