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[UPDATED] PM yet to accept Nik Nazmi's resignation, giving him time
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said there was no need to rush a decision on Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad's resignation from the cabinet, as he was still on leave.
"Nik Nazmi's status has not yet been decided," he told reporters on the sidelines of the Energy Asia forum in Kuala Lumpur.
"I always give (people) a chance to reflect, and then I'll give my views," Anwar said, adding that if Nik Nazmi wanted to continue serving, he could do so.
"But he is still on leave, so let's give him space."
Nik Nazmi, the Setiawangsa member of parliament, previously resigned from the cabinet after failing to retain his PKR vice-presidency.
He was the only incumbent vice-president who did not retain his post.
Subsequently, Nik Nazmi denied rumours that he and other MPs who lost in the PKR elections would withdraw support for Anwar.
Nik Nazmi is on leave until July 3, and his resignation takes effect on July 4.
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