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'I am not heartless or prioritising politics in current situation'
He said taking a break or stopping his routine would only serve the purpose of those trying to intimidate him.
Rafizi Ramli
SHAH ALAM – Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli stressed that he will not allow threats and attacks on his family to break his spirit or stop him from carrying out his duties as a people's representative.
Rafizi said some had advised him to take a break following the syringe attack on his child, but he emphasised that life and responsibilities cannot simply be put on hold.
He said taking a break or stopping his routine would only serve the purpose of those trying to intimidate him.
'It's not that I am heartless or putting politics first in the current situation, but the aim of the threats against my family is to make me give up and keep quiet.
If I do not continue with my routine and responsibilities as usual, then their goal will be achieved,' he said in a video posted on Facebook on Friday. Former Economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli reveals that a threatening message was sent to his wife following the assault on their 12-year-old son on Aug 13.
Rafizi, who is also the former Economy Minister, believed that the attack on his child was linked to his meeting with a group of whistleblowers about a financial scandal.
He said the incident was also a warning and an attempt to silence him from continuing to expose the matter.
When asked if the scandal involved any politicians, Rafizi said he would leave it to the police to carry out further investigations.
Rafizi also announced that he would appear on the "Yang Bakar Menteri" (YBM) podcast tonight with two guests – Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail and education activist Victor.
Among the topics to be discussed are the attack on his family, the threat of a bullying culture and education issues.
He added that he would proceed with his 'Kaunter Bergerak' (Mobile Counter) programme at Taman Muda morning market the next day to meet Pandan residents as usual.
The attack occurred on Wednesday when Rafizi's wife and child had just entered their car to leave a shopping mall in Putrajaya, before his child was pulled and jabbed with a syringe.
Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the incident is believed to have occurred at around 2pm at the mall's passenger pick-up and drop-off area.
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