Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has questioned whether the government’s move to revise the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is a hasty reaction to social media criticism directed at Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

This follows Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar’s announcement earlier today that Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan has been tasked with “reviewing and revamping” the 13MP while carrying out the duties and functions of the economy minister with immediate effect.

“I am concerned that the government is taking a...