Cabinet resignations signal need for reshuffle, say analysts


KUALA LUMPUR: The resignations of Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad have been described by analysts as a turning point, signalling the need for a Cabinet reshuffle within the Madani government.

Political analyst Prof Datuk Dr Sivamurugan Pandian, who is with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), said the development takes into account factors such as the possibility of other ministers or deputy ministers from ‘Rafizi’s faction’ in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) following suit.

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