Latest news with #RafiziRamli
Malay Mail
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
‘Rebuking a friend is harder': Rafizi defends critique of Anwar and judiciary, says true test of leader is in speaking out
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli has defended his recent criticisms of the government and the judiciary, stressing that holding one's own party accountable is a greater test of leadership than confronting political opponents. Rafizi said he faced discomfort from PKR leaders, including a memo by party secretary-general Fuziah Salleh suggesting that questioning the judiciary implies a loss of confidence in the prime minister — who is also PKR president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 'To me, the true test of a leader is not how loudly he confronts his opponents. The real test lies in the consistency and courage to speak out against one's own party and government.' 'Because rebuking a friend is far harder than criticising an enemy,' the former PKR deputy president said on Facebook. Rafizi drew parallels between his time in Cabinet and PAS's participation in the Perikatan Nasional government under Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He cited the decision to increase annual lottery draws from eight to 22 as an example where the Islamist party remained in government despite public backlash. 'Ultimately, ministers are bound by the final decision of the PM or the Cabinet as a whole,' he said. 'Here's the difference between me and PAS: although I was asked to remain in Cabinet, when I felt I was no longer aligned or my views weren't being considered by the prime minister, I resigned.' Rafizi recently resigned as economy minister after losing his PKR deputy president post to Nurul Izzah Anwar. He has since become one of the biggest critics of the Anwar administration, saying he no longer needs to hold back as a backbencher. Last week, Rafizi led several PKR MPs to remind the government that the need to strengthen the judicial appointment process continues, despite the finalised top judicial appointments. They said the recent leadership crisis in the judiciary must not recur, and called for the immediate appointment of judges to fill 31 vacancies to avoid disruptions in judicial administration.
![News@9: Today's top headlines - July 21, 2025 [WATCH]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.nst.com.my%2Fassets%2FNST-Logo%402x.png%3Fid%3Db37a17055cb1ffea01f5&w=48&q=75){kind=small}
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
News@9: Today's top headlines - July 21, 2025 [WATCH]
On strike About 100 bus drivers staged a pre-dawn strike in Johor Baru over pay cuts, stranding thousands of commuters during peak rush hour. No show Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli did not attend the Parliament sitting today, his aide confirmed. Employee probed Sunway Construction Group said one employee is being investigated by the MACC over subcontractor dealings. Consumer Credit Bill The Dewan Rakyat has passed a bill that paves the way for a new commission to regulate non-bank credit providers and protect consumers.
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Business
- Malaysiakini
'My focus was on economy,' Rafizi explains being less vocal in cabinet
PKR's Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli said there were multiple factors at play that caused him to be unable to comment on many issues when he was the economy minister. During the most recent episode of Rafizi's podcast "Yang Berhenti Menteri", guest Syed Azuan asked why the former had been less vocal and courageous when serving as a minister...
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Business
- Malaysiakini
'My focus was on economy,' Rafizi explains being less vocal in cabinet
PKR's Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli said there were multiple factors at play that caused him to be unable to comment on many issues when he was the economy minister. During the most recent episode of Rafizi's podcast "Yang Berhenti Menteri", guest Syed Azuan asked why the former had been less vocal and courageous when serving as a minister...
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Nurul Izzah's political chess move
IN Malaysian politics, where loyalty is often prized over principle, and power plays are rarely subtle, PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has pulled off a move that is equal parts idealistic and strategic — and one that may reshape internal dynamics within the party. At the centre of the storm was the delay in the appointment of Malaysia's next chief justice — a seemingly procedural issue that morphed into a test of political courage and constitutional values. Amid growing unease and speculation about interference in the judicial appointment process, several PKR lawmakers — led by former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli — called for greater transparency and reform. The calls triggered backlash from within the party, with a faction demanding that Rafizi and other dissenting MPs be suspended for supposedly undermining party unity and the Prime Minister's position. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App. RM 13.90/month RM 9.73 /month Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. RM 12.39/month RM 8.63 /month Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
