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Free Malaysia Today
28-05-2025
- 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.
Free Malaysia Today
28-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Rafizi resigns as economy minister
Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli said his resignation as economy minister will take effect on June 17. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Rafizi Ramli has resigned as economy minister after losing to Nurul Izzah Anwar in the race for the PKR deputy president's post. He said that as is the practice in countries that uphold democratic principles, party leaders who lose internal elections should make way for those who have been given a new mandate. 'I have submitted my resignation letter to the prime minister. This resignation will take effect on June 17. I will be utilising the remainder of my annual leave from today until June 16,' he said in a statement. 'My defeat in the recent PKR election means I no longer have the party's mandate to translate the people's agenda, as championed by PKR, into government programmes.' Prior to the PKR polls, Rafizi had said he would quit as economy minister and go back to being a regular MP if he failed to be re-elected to PKR's No 2 post. The two-term Pandan MP 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. Speculation of his resignation from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Cabinet first swirled following the PKR divisional elections, which saw several figures said to be closely associated with Rafizi failing to win their contests. In his statement today, he thanked the economy ministry's leaders and staff for their support, crediting their competence and capabilities for the crafting of effective policies and programmes. Rafizi also said he was confident that the programmes initiated by the ministry would continue to be implemented. He said his final responsibility as economy minister was to complete the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which has been finalised and is awaiting presentation in the upcoming parliamentary session. Rafizi said the 13MP was drafted to place greater emphasis on comprehensive education reform, including several structural reforms involving the education ministry. 'Our journey to restructure the nation's economy into a stronger and high-income one is still far from over,' he said. 'Therefore, we must continue to make sound long-term decisions, even if they are difficult and challenging, for the sake of future generations.'
Free Malaysia Today
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
I'll quit Cabinet if I lose PKR deputy presidency, says Rafizi
PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli said the possibility of becoming a backbencher brought him some 'relief'. PETALING JAYA : Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli has vowed to resign as economy minister if he fails to be reelected as PKR deputy president in the party elections this month. Rafizi said the thought of this possibility brought some relief to him, as no longer being a part of the Cabinet would mean having more time and freedom to speak out on various issues, Malaysiakini reported. 'If I lose, I will resign and be a regular MP,' he was quoted as saying during a live recording of his Yang Bakar Menteri podcast. MORE TO COME
