Rafizi, Nik Nazmi's resignations deserve respect - Zahid

The decision by Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad to resign from the cabinet is a principled move that must be respected, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said both Rafizi and Nik Nazmi had made effective contributions and supported all government decisions.

“They (Rafizi and Nik Nazmi) are principled. That was their promise (to resign if they lost in the PKR election), and we respect that stance.

“Although we do not interfere in a party’s internal matters, on behalf of our colleagues in the cabinet, I feel that they have made significant contributions and collectively supported all cabinet decisions,” he said.

Zahid was speaking to reporters after attending the recording of the Desaku Mendunia Concert and the Pre-Launch Ceremony of the 3D Mega Carnival at Angkasapuri in Kuala Lumpur last night.

Zahid said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has the sole authority to appoint successors from PKR to fill the vacancies.

“Leaders come and go, and so do ministers. The prime minister will select the best individuals from the party to serve in the cabinet,” he added.

Earlier yesterday, Rafizi and Nik Nazmi announced their resignations from the cabinet, effective June 17 and July 4 respectively, following their defeats in the 2025 PKR party election held last week.

Rafizi failed to retain his position as PKR deputy president after losing to Nurul Izzah Anwar, while Nik Nazmi lost in the contest for a vice-president post.

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), in a statement last night, said Anwar had received letters from Rafizi and Nik Nazmi requesting leave and resignation from their cabinet posts.

The PMO stated that the prime minister had approved both leave applications and that any further decisions on their resignations would be announced later.

- Bernama

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