Former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli Quits PKR, Joins Parti Bersama Malaysia

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Former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli Quits PKR, Joins Parti Bersama Malaysia
Departure From PKRJoining Parti Bersama MalaysiaCriticism Of PKR And Anwar

Former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli and former Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi quit PKR and joined minority political party Parti Bersama Malaysia, officially handing over the party registration certificate to their founder, Tan Gin Theam.

Former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli and former Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi announced on May 17, 2026, that they would quit PKR and leave their parliamentary seats, joining a minor political party named Parti Bersama Malaysia, officially handing over the party registration certificate to them.

Rafizi cited the aspiration to offer a political platform to like-minded citizens who believe in political power belonging to the people. He mentioned contesting upcoming elections wherever necessary and cautioned that the party might fail and retire from politics as failures, but the nation and younger generation require this leap of vision. Rafizi's criticism of PKR and Anwar for protecting vested interests and failing to deliver on reforms are ongoing.

The current Melaka state government's term ends in December 2026, while the current Johor state government's term ends in April 2027, meaning their state elections are due by February 2027 and June 2027, respectively

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Departure From PKR Joining Parti Bersama Malaysia Criticism Of PKR And Anwar Importance Of Contesting Elections Minority Political Party Term Ends Of Melaka And Johor State Government State Elections Due By February And June 2027

 

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