Nurul Izzah praises Rafizi for speaking the truth without fear

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has never shied away from speaking the truth or standing up to those in power, says Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Deputy President Nurul Izzah Anwar. She said the Economy Minister, who has announced his resignation from the Cabinet effective June 14, has introduced transformative ideas and policies that have shaped...

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. "We are waiting for further details on the timing of the meeting," shared a party insider. He said potential new candidates to take up both...

PKR polls: I’ve never drafted a resignation letter, says Rafizi

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli says he had neither prepared a resignation letter nor announced any decision to refrain from contesting in the PKR polls. "I would like to state that I have never drafted a resignation letter, nor stated that I would not be contesting. I also never packed up my office either. "My office...

Rafizi Ramli makes late entrance at PKR national congress

JOHOR BARU: Economic Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli nearly missed the start of the PKR national congress as President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived and the event began with the singing of the party song and the state and national anthems. About 10 minutes later, Rafizi entered to loud "reformasi" shouts from the audience, with some...

Incoming PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah to focus on party unity and reforms

JOHOR BARU: Newly elected PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar (pic) aims to focus on rallying efforts within the party and implementing internal reforms as the party prepares for the 16th general election. Fresh off her victory in PKR’s central elections, she emphasized her commitment to integrating all efforts within the party. "Secondly, I want to implement...

PKR polls: I’ve never drafted a resignation letter, says Rafizi

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli says he had neither prepared a resignation letter nor announced any decision to refrain from contesting in the PKR polls. "I would like to state that I have never drafted a resignation letter, nor stated that I would not be contesting. I also never packed up my office either. "My office...

PKR issues warning to Rafizi for listing preferred candidates

PETALING JAYA: One day before the PKR polls, the party's election committee has issued a stern warning to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli for announcing his preferred candidate line-up. Rafizi, who is PKR deputy president, shared a list of his preferred candidates, including those vying to be vice president, such as Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang...

Nurul Izzah becoming PKR No. 2 will invigorate party politics, says youth leader

PETALING JAYA: A proposal for Nurul Izzah Anwar to contest the PKR deputy presidency has received support from a party youth leader who sees it as a catalyst for more open, healthy competition for top leadership positions. Johor PKR Youth vice-chief Muhammad Faezuddin Mohd Puad said Nurul Izzah's candidacy would offer the grassroots a fresh choice...

Rafizi questions PAS call to collect Kelantan’s own taxes

KUALA LUMPUR: Although reportedly on an extended leave, Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli remains active in responding to issues raised by the opposition via his official social media platforms.   In his latest Facebook post on Saturday (May 3), Rafizi addressed opposition claims regarding federal tax collection, dismissing allegations that the federal government marginalised opposition-led states...

Partnership with Arm aims to enhance AI, high tech industries in Malaysia, says Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's partnership with UK-based Arm Holdings Plc is not a one-off initiative but is ambitious and farsighted, says Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. The Economy Minister highlighted that the comprehensive ecosystem partnership aims to develop complex design companies with Arm's intellectual property (IP) expertise, create 10,000 talents for the pipeline, and design based on the...