Two former Malaysian ministers announce resignations from parliament seats
The former ministers will vacate their seats and take over the little-known Bersama party after losing PKR leadership posts last year.
- On Sunday, former Malaysian ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad announced they will vacate their parliamentary seats on Monday and resign from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling PKR party to join the Malaysian United Party.
- After losing leadership posts in internal party elections last year, Rafizi and Nik Nazmi resigned from cabinet; Rafizi has since become a vocal critic of the government led by Anwar.
- In a symbolic ceremony involving founder Tan Gin Theam, the two politicians joined the Malaysian United Party, established in 2016 and primarily active in the northwestern state of Penang.
- This departure creates a potential political challenge for Anwar, particularly amid speculation that an early general election could be called as soon as July to coincide with state polls.
- Addressing a Pakatan Harapan leadership convention on Sunday, Anwar said he would consider a snap general election if unity government relationships are undermined, stating, "I must listen to the advice of friends.
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Political Shake-Up: Former Malaysian Ministers Quit Ruling Party
Two former Malaysian ministers, Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, announced their resignation from the ruling party to join a new political entity, Malaysian United Party. This move is expected to challenge Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim amid talks of an early election. The official resignations will take place on Monday.
Former Malaysian ministers Rafizi and Nik Nazmi to quit PM Anwar’s PKR, give up MP seats
Rafizi Ramli, who was formerly economy minister, said the “kamikaze mission” was worth it as he wants to offer a political platform to those who believe that political power belongs to the people.
Two ex-Malaysian ministers to vacate parliament seats, join new party
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Reuters) - Two prominent former Malaysian ministers said on Sunday they would vacate their parliamentary seats and resign from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition party to join a small party that they would take over....
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