Ramanan hits back at Rafizi's challenge to sue, calls it 'political distraction 101'
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PKR vice-president R Ramanan has dismissed calls to sue Rafizi Ramli over corruption allegations, labeling the challenge a political distraction. Ramanan stated he refuses to burden the public with legal costs, suggesting instead that Rafizi report his claims to the authorities.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing internal political friction within Malaysia's ruling coalition and the use of legal threats as a tool for political maneuvering.
News ✕ Ramanan hits back at Rafizi's challenge to sue, calls it 'political distraction 101' Qistina Nadia Dzulqarnain Published: Oct 22, 2026 8:00 PM PKR vice-president R Ramanan has hit back at Rafizi Ramli, who recently doubled down on his challenge for the human resources minister to initiate legal action against him over corruption allegations linked to the “corporate mafia”.
Ramanan’s pointed remarks against Rafizi came after lawmakers in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 20 referenced the former PKR deputy minister’s claims that a PKR MP had received RM9.5 million to act as an intermediary in disputes linked to the alleged corporate mafia.
PKR vice-president R Ramanan has hit back at Rafizi Ramli, who recently doubled down on his challenge for the human resources minister to initiate legal action against him over corruption allegations linked to the “corporate mafia”.
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