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.
In a surprising political shift, two former high-ranking Malaysian ministers announced their departure from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling party on Sunday, indicating their intent to join a different political faction.
Rafizi Ramli, a former economy minister, and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who previously served as the environment minister, revealed their plan to vacate their parliamentary seats and resign from the PKR. Their move has sparked speculation about potential early elections, though the next general election is not due until 2028.
Both former ministers, who lost their leadership positions in recent party elections, have grown increasingly critical of the current administration. They will be joining the Malaysian United Party, aiming to rejuvenate the political landscape in the northwestern state of Penang.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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