Rafizi Ramli

The latest news and updates on Rafizi Ramli, a prominent Malaysian politician and a chartered accountant by profession. He served as Malaysia’s Minister of Economy from December 2022 until June 2025, where he was instrumental in launching the MADANI Economy Framework and implementing the Central Database Hub (PADU) for targeted subsidies. As a Member of Parliament for Pandan, a role he held previously, he is known for his advocacy for transparency and evidence-based policymaking. A long-standing figure in the People’s Justice Party (PKR), including a former Deputy President, he has consistently highlighted inconsistencies in government appointments and championed economic reforms.

Rafizi Ramli

Malaysia seeks to charge 2 over US$278 million Arm semiconductor deal

Ex-economy minister Rafizi Ramli, who is questioned by the MACC, previously pitched the deal as key to the Malaysian chip sector’s future.

In Malaysia, Anwar’s former ally Rafizi Ramli grilled over Arm chip deal

‘River of mud’ in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands prompts accountability calls

‘Their affair’: Anwar on Singapore’s refusal to negotiate over Hormuz

Responding to remarks by the city state’s top diplomat, Anwar said Malaysia balances regional ties with firm stands on global issues.

Malaysian anti-corruption body offers to pay for witness’s flight in chips probe

Ex-government aide James Chai, who is in London, said he was a ‘nobody’ who did not influence the US$250 million deal with Arm Holdings.

Minister denies link to Malaysia’s ‘corporate mafia’ saga

Ramanan Ramakrishnan has challenged businessman Victor Chin to identify the politician ‘Mr R’ said to be at the centre of the controversy.

Graft and gridlock: in Anwar’s Malaysia, reformist cracks widen

Malaysia’s prime minister can’t pass his own reform bills. His coalition appears to be cracking – and time is running out.

‘I am not Jho Low 2.0’: Malaysia Arm chip deal probe turns political

The probe into a flagship chip-design deal has sparked criticism, with Prime Minister Anwar’s allies questioning the investigation.

Is Rafizi Ramli now the conscience of Malaysia’s Reformasi movement?

Anwar dismisses the rift as a distraction, but his former lieutenant insists he is being targeted for questioning the government’s integrity.

Probe into anti-corruption chief revives doubts about Malaysia’s reform drive

The government has ordered an investigation as critics question whether oversight mechanisms are strong enough.

‘Enough is enough’: Malaysians rally to demand arrest of anti-corruption head

The protest against Azam is the biggest since Malaysians rallied in October to demand government action against Israel over the Gaza war.

Malaysia smashes high-end sex syndicate charging US$900 a session

The suspected ringleader and salesmen are Chinese nationals while a Singaporean and Malaysian have been asked to assist in investigations.

Malaysia’s Anwar defends anti-corruption chief over new share scandal

MACC chief Azam Baki has clarified that he had openly declared the shares and held on to them for less than a year.

Trump’s dance, Najib’s 1MDB saga, influencer case: Malaysia leads Asean in 2025

The country hosts the region’s biggest event, sees a new twist in the 1MDB scandal and is at a critical political juncture.

Malaysia’s Anwar reshuffles cabinet to focus on ‘stronger growth’

The changes come after months of pressure on his government, sparked by several key resignations and rising inflation.

Malaysian ex-minister Rafizi challenges PM Anwar’s anti-corruption credentials

He alleged that anti-corruption officers targeted PKR candidates who challenged the prime minister’s daughter in party polls.

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Asian Angle | Watering down Malaysia’s petrol subsidy reform will cost the country dearly

The government keeps delaying the inevitable with full RON95 subsidy reform, but diluting it will cost the country in the long run.

Malaysian ex-minister Rafizi Ramli’s son, 12, wounded in syringe attack

Rafizi says he believes the attack is premeditated and a ‘warning’ for him to stop being vocal on issues.

‘Made by Malaysia’: Anwar aims to tap tech and AI for developed nation goal

One key aim in Malaysia’s new economic plan is to make premium semiconductors amid headwinds such as high US tariffs and stubborn inflation.

Malaysia to seek lawyers’ views as anger over judge selection process mounts

With the judiciary facing a severe shortage soon, lawyers are concerned about potential political interference to fill the vacancies.

Malaysia’s PKR in bind over judicial crisis, Anwar’s daughter at protest march

Nurul Izzah’s presence at the march goes against party line, is an ‘implicit rebuke’ of Anwar’s position on the crisis, says lawmaker Rafizi Ramli.

Malaysia’s judicial crisis deepens with leaked memo from classified meeting

Anwar’s daughter, Nurul Izzah, joins a Malaysian Bar rally calling for investigations into Terrirudin ‘to safeguard judicial independence’.

Malaysia’s new ‘luxury’ taxes hit the middle class where it hurts

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim promised the new taxes would only affect the rich, but many ordinary families are starting to feel the pinch.

Malaysia faces judicial void as chief justice set to retire without successor

Legal experts warn that the leadership vacuum could erode judicial independence and public trust.

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