Rafizi Bids Farewell, Praises Five Officers Behind Economic Reforms
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli on Friday expressed his appreciation to five policy officers at the ministry who played a key role in supporting his efforts to advance national economic initiatives.
"From chillies to semiconductors, the startup ecosystem, the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the National Energy Transition Roadmap, progressive wage policy, and the 13th Malaysia Plan – they helped translate many of my ideas into implementable programmes.
"I have learnt a great deal from them – perhaps more than they have from me," Rafizi said in a Facebook post.
He named the officers as Dr Azraai Bahari Nasruddin, Benjamin Quek, James Chai, Ismat Qayyum, and Haqimi Zamri.
Rafizi said he had returned to the office on Thursday and today to wrap up final matters, including clearing out his workspace.
On May 28, he announced his resignation from the Cabinet, effective June 17, after losing in the 2025 People's Justice Party (PKR) elections.
The Prime Minister’s Office later confirmed receipt of his leave application and notice of resignation. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim approved the leave request, while a decision on the resignation has not yet been made.
-- BERNAMA