Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has dismissed claims he is “sulky” or difficult, saying such labels come from “jilted lovers” within PKR who resent his refusal to play patronage politics.

He stressed that he speaks his mind even if it means disagreeing with Prime Minister and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, PAS, or Bersatu.

"No, I think the issue of people saying I’m sulking is just a handful of political enemies in the party whom...