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New Straits Times
7 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Nurul Izzah neither confirms nor denies Rafizi's second deputy post suggestion
KUALA LUMPUR: Nurul Izzah Anwar today neither confirmed nor denied claims that she had suggested the creation of an appointed post of second PKR deputy president for Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. "I believe that matters spoken in confidence between friends should remain between them," the PKR deputy president said in a brief response to the New Straits Times. She added that her intentions had always been to foster unity within the party. "It is my sincere effort to build bridges in the party. "My focus now is on fulfilling my haj pilgrimage, and I pray for the well-being of all Malaysians. I remain committed to strengthening our party's unity and values," she said. Nurul Izzah's remarks came after Rafizi said that he had turned down a suggestion for him to be appointed as the second PKR deputy president. The Pandan member of Parliament said he had long made up his mind not to accept any leadership position within the party. On May 23, Izzah was elected as the new PKR deputy president with 9,803 votes, defeating incumbent Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, who garnered 3,866 votes. Following his defeat, Rafizi submitted his resignation letter to step down as Economy Minister. He said his refusal was consistent with a decision he had made from the outset, which was already known to many within the party.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Rafizi says he has future plans in first message after resignation
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, who announced his resignation as economy minister on Tuesday, said he has plans for the future, which he will reveal later. The Pandan member of parliament, who recently lost the contest for the PKR deputy president post, said he has been busy responding to thousands of messages since beginning his leave on Wednesday. "I do have plans on what I want to focus on, but let's allow everyone to settle down first, celebrate Hari Raya Haji and so on. "I will share more later," he wrote on X. Rafizi stressed that the true potential of the country lies in ordinary people. "We have to go back to harnessing this potential," he said. Rafizi recently had announced his resignation as economy minister following his defeat in the PKR central-level election. During the party polls, Rafizi failed to retain his position as PKR deputy president after polling 3,866 votes, losing to Nurul Izzah Anwar, who garnered 9,803 votes.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Loke: No word yet on cabinet reshuffle amid ministers' exit
PUTRAJAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke said he has not been informed of any Cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of two ministers yesterday. Speaking in jest, he said his position as transport minister would remain unchanged. "I met with the prime minister today (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim), which is why I was late to this meeting. "I have not been informed of any ministerial changes. "He said the Transport Minister stays," he told reporters after chairing the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) Meeting No. 1/2025 here today. Earlier today, Anwar said he has yet to decide on a cabinet reshuffle following the resignations of two ministers from his administration. He said a decision could not be made as both Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who tendered their resignations yesterday, are currently on leave. Rafizi, who is the Pandan member of parliament, said his resignation would take effect on June 17, and that he would utilise the remainder of his annual leave until June 16. The announcement came about days after Rafizi lost the race for the PKR deputy president's post in the party election. Earlier this month, he had pledged to resign from the cabinet if he failed to retain the position. Meanwhile, Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said his resignation would take effect on July 4, with leave beginning today. Nik Nazmi, who also lost in the recent party polls - failing to retain his position as PKR vice-president - said he was aware that the party post played a key role in his cabinet appointment. He said his decision to step down was in line with that outcome. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) yesterday confirmed that Anwar had received letters of resignation and leave requests from both Rafizi and Nik Nazmi. It said Anwar had approved their applications for leave. "Any further decisions regarding this matter will be announced in due course by the prime minister," the statement read. Following the announcement, a list alleging that 11 PKR MPs had withdrawn support for Anwar began circulating on social media last night.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Penang PKR vice-chairman Fahmi Zainol has no plans to quit exco post
GEORGE TOWN: Penang PKR vice-chairman Fahmi Zainol has no plans to relinquish his executive council post. This is despite him being viewed as a supporter of Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Rafizi and Nik Nazmi resigned from their ministerial posts yesterday. Speaking at his office at Komtar here today, Fahmi said stands by his principles. "No, I am not relinquishing my exco post. I was entrusted with the post until the end of my term, and I will stick with it. "I am a party man and I will abide by what the party says." Fahmi said there was no pressure on him to relinquish his post. He said the situation on the ground was calm. "What we all want is stability … political stability, which is why I abide by the party's rules." Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he has yet to make a decision on a cabinet reshuffle following the resignations of Rafizi and Nik Nazmi. He said a decision could not be made as Rafizi and Nik Nazmi were on leave. Rafizi, who is Pandan member of parliament, said his resignation would take effect on June 17, and that he would use the remainder of his leave until June 16. Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said his resignation would take effect on July 4. In the recently concluded party election, Fahmi lost in his bid for a central committee member's post.
Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Netizens hail ‘principled' Rafizi after Cabinet resignation
Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli had said it would be inappropriate for a Cabinet post to be held by someone who was not a member of the party's central leadership. PETALING JAYA : Social media users have hailed Rafizi Ramli following his decision to step down as economy minister, describing him as a man of principles. X user 'jedimaster' said Rafizi had walked the talk. 'I respect Rafizi for this!' he added. 'Anxious for Malaysia' meanwhile said Rafizi was a 'man of his word', and praised him as mature for resigning directly after the Asean Summit. User 'A/D' said Rafizi was a rare breed of politician, and that this gave Malaysians hope. And 'Norjoharuddeen' described Rafizi as a man of honour and integrity, as well as an exemplary citizen. 'I am glad to see someone who would live up to his ideals. I will continue to support you in your fight to make this country a better place for everyone,' he said. Earlier today, Rafizi announced that he had resigned as economy minister, as he had promised to do if he was not re-elected as PKR deputy president. The two-term Pandan MP had said it would be inappropriate for a Cabinet post to be held by someone who was not a member of the party's central leadership. Rafizi was defeated by Nurul Izzah Anwar at the party polls last weekend. His resignation will take effect on June 17.
