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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Not their home any more': Rafizi warns PKR risks Umno-style exodus over grassroots anger after party polls
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has reportedly cautioned that rising dissatisfaction among grassroots party members could lead to an exodus that similarly plagued Umno during the 1998 Reformasi movement. Malaysiakini cited him from his podcast Yang Berhenti Menteri suggesting that the discontent stems from the recent PKR party elections, where members questioned the transparency of the process. 'In the madness of grabbing power or positions, don't let it come to making people feel like this is not [their] home any more,' he reportedly said, adding that this will be dangerous to the party. 'When they've moved on, it's not easy to ask them to come back,' he added. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, then Umno deputy president and deputy prime minister was sacked in 1998 by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad — leading to the Reformasi movement and formation of PKR. Meanwhile, Rafizi was recently defeated in the PKR number two post by Anwar's daughter Nurul Izzah. He and fellow loser Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad both quit their Cabinet posts, citing the party's loss of trust in them. Since then, he has since one of the biggest critics of Anwar's administration, from issues ranging from the 13th Malaysia Plan to judicial independence. Yesterday, Rafizi led nine PKR MPs to remind the government that the need to strengthen the judicial appointment process continues, despite the finalised top judicial appointments. Rafizi had similar stepped down from politics in 2018 after he was defeated by Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali to be Anwar's deputy in PKR — before returning to the post and active politics in 2022.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Sec-gen Fuziah: PKR to accept member complaints despite lack of disciplinary board
PETALING JAYA, July 22 — PKR will continue to receive complaints against party members despite its disciplinary board not yet being reconstituted, its secretary-general Fuziah Salleh reportedly said. She said this followed enquiries from members on filing misconduct reports after the recently concluded party elections. 'We are not trying to curb our members from speaking out [against their contemporaries in the party]. They have every right to submit their complaints,' she was quoted saying by Free Malaysia Today. 'There is still room for members to file disciplinary reports on other members.' Fuziah said the party constitution contains a clause allowing the central leadership council to scrutinise and decide on such complaints directly. She added that the council's upcoming meeting on July 27 would serve as a platform to handle any pressing issues. Fuziah also said the party's internal restructuring efforts would not hinder members from seeking redress through existing channels. Last week, PKR Communications Director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has no intention of taking action against several PKR MPs who have expressed differing views on certain issues. Fahmi said Anwar, who is also prime minister, urged party members and branch leaders to respect those differing opinions and move forward together to strengthen the party. Yesterday, Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli 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 Fuziah suggesting that questioning the judiciary implies a loss of confidence in Anwar. After resigning as economy ministe, Rafizi has since become one of the biggest critics of the Anwar administration, saying he no longer needs to hold back as a backbencher.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Anwar should stay on as PM for political stability, says Rafizi
Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli said a stable government is needed to manage the current economic challenges and complete the current term. PETALING JAYA : Anwar Ibrahim should remain as prime minister until the end of his term to ensure political stability amid economic uncertainty, says former economy minister Rafizi Ramli. Rafizi, who is Pandan MP, said any change in government now could disrupt efforts to manage growing economic challenges, including slowing growth projections across the Asean region. 'We can't have a change of government right now as we're facing serious economic challenges,' he said in the latest episode of the Yang Berhenti Menteri podcast yesterday. He cited forecasts indicating that countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines could see growth drop by 2% to 3%. If Malaysia's growth falls to 3% or lower, it could pose a serious risk to the country over the next one to two years, he said. He said a stable government is needed to manage the situation and complete the current term. Perikatan Nasional has planned a 'Turun Anwar' mass rally for July 26 to push for Anwar's resignation. Organisers claim they expect up to 300,000 participants, although a similar protest in Shah Alam earlier this month drew just over 300. Rafizi also said he has no intention of criticising or embarrassing Anwar in the Dewan Rakyat when it reconvenes on Monday. This comes after Anwar said he had no plans to take disciplinary action against PKR MPs who expressed differing views on judicial appointments. Last week, 19 PKR divisions in Johor called for Rafizi and eight other MPs to be suspended after they demanded a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) and a parliamentary hearing into delays in appointing top judicial posts. The nine MPs claimed the matter amounted to a constitutional crisis, an allegation which the Attorney-General's Chambers denied. The AGC also dismissed the call for an RCI, stating that the appointment process was proceeding at the time in accordance with the Federal Constitution. Since then, Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has been appointed chief justice, replacing Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who retired earlier this month. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong also consented to the appointments of Abu Bakar Jais as Court of Appeal president and Azizah Nawawi as chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak. All three will be sworn in and receive their letters of appointment at Istana Negara on July 28.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
‘Not their home any more': Rafizi warns PKR risks Umno-style exodus over grassroots anger after party polls
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has reportedly cautioned that rising dissatisfaction among grassroots party members could lead to an exodus that similarly plagued Umno during the 1998 Reformasi movement. Malaysiakini cited him from his podcast Yang Berhenti Menteri suggesting that the discontent stems from the recent PKR party elections, where members questioned the transparency of the process. 'In the madness of grabbing power or positions, don't let it come to making people feel like this is not [their] home any more,' he reportedly said, adding that this will be dangerous to the party. 'When they've moved on, it's not easy to ask them to come back,' he added. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, then Umno deputy president and deputy prime minister was sacked in 1998 by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad — leading to the Reformasi movement and formation of PKR. Meanwhile, Rafizi was recently defeated in the PKR number two post by Anwar's daughter Nurul Izzah. He and fellow loser Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad both quit their Cabinet posts, citing the party's loss of trust in them. Since then, he has since one of the biggest critics of Anwar's administration, from issues ranging from the 13th Malaysia Plan to judicial independence. Yesterday, Rafizi led nine PKR MPs to remind the government that the need to strengthen the judicial appointment process continues, despite the finalised top judicial appointments. Rafizi had similar stepped down from politics in 2018 after he was defeated by Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali to be Anwar's deputy in PKR — before returning to the post and active politics in 2022.
Free Malaysia Today
12-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Govt must stay focused as economic agenda showing results, says Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli noted that since the unity government took office in November 2022, numerous economic measures have been introduced, many of which are delivering results. PETALING JAYA : Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli says the government must remain grounded as the country navigates global economic challenges and continues its reform agenda. Speaking in his Yang Berhenti Menteri podcast, Rafizi likened Malaysia's next nationwide polls to the US midterm election, which he said often acts as a 'warning bell' for ruling parties. He noted that since the unity government took office in November 2022, numerous economic measures have been introduced, many of which are delivering results. 'The concern now is that if the opposition takes over, it would be a waste. Many of the measures started are working and need to continue until the end of the term. 'Pakatan Harapan's advantage is that the public sees us as more competent, but the current government must not underestimate public sentiment. 'If issues are not handled well, the public will react,' said Rafizi, who resigned as the economy minister in May. He noted that despite the strong economic figures in 2017, Najib Razak was ousted as prime minister because the public felt disconnected from the government. The former PKR deputy president also criticised social media influencers, including those from PKR, for belittling voters. 'Even if we support our party, we cannot take a 'holier than thou' attitude … that if you don't support my party, you are stupid or evil,' he said. 'It does not work like that.'
