Govt’s reform agenda rests with PM, says Rafizi
Former Malaysian minister Rafizi Ramli stated that the Prime Minister acts as the primary gatekeeper for the government's reform agenda. He emphasized that while ministries can propose changes, the Prime Minister holds the ultimate authority on Cabinet implementation.
Why it matters
It provides insight into the internal power dynamics and decision-making processes within the Malaysian government regarding policy reform.
Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli said the prime minister is the ‘gatekeeper’ of reform proposals reaching the Cabinet.
PETALING JAYA: The government’s reform agenda ultimately rests with the prime minister, who serves as the “gatekeeper” of which proposals make it to the Cabinet, says Bersama leader Rafizi Ramli.
Rafizi, formerly the economy minister, said based on his experience in government, he did not see significant resistance from Umno when reforms were proposed.
However, he also said that Umno was unlikely to be the main driver of reforms after decades of being part of the political system it helped shape.
"So, if you expect Umno to come up with reforms in government, that will not happen. It has to be driven by PH through the prime minister,” he said in the latest episode of his “Yang Berhenti Menteri” podcast.
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