US EditionMalaysia Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, Ally Nik Nazmi Quit Cabinet After Losses in Ruling PKR's Leadership Polls
- Malaysia's Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli and ally Nik Nazmi resigned from Cabinet in late May 2025 after losing internal PKR leadership elections.
- Rafizi lost the PKR deputy presidency to Nurul Izzah Anwar, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s daughter, in a one-on-one contest held last week.
- Rafizi said his defeat removed his mandate to deliver PKR’s policy agenda and he submitted his resignation to Anwar Ibrahim, effective June 17.
- Rafizi highlighted completing the 13th Malaysia Plan focusing on education reform, thanking ministry staff and expressing hope Cabinet sustains bold reforms.
- Nik Nazmi also resigned and will go on leave until July 3, raising concerns about Cabinet gaps and potential party divisions ahead of national polls due by 2028.
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Urgent PKR leadership council meeting called to discuss Rafizi, Nik Nazmi's resignations, says party insider
KLANG: An urgent PKR central leadership council meeting has been called to discuss the resignation of Economy Minister Datuk Rafizi Ramli and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Read full story
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Malaysia Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, ally Nik Nazmi quit Cabinet after losses in ruling PKR's leadership polls
Rafizi said his resignation will take effect from Jun 17. Hours after his announcement, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad also said that he has resigned from his post.
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