Not A Question Of Rafizi Sulking
PKR Deputy President Rafizi Ramli has pushed back against speculation that he is sulking, saying the issue reflects a deeper problem of how parties behave once they form the government.
In a post on X, Rafizi said questions about him allegedly “sulking” had been raised during Podcast YBM Episode 26, but argued that the public is largely uninterested in internal political drama.
Instead, he said rakyat care about whether their lives are becoming easier or harder and whether national institutions are improving or deteriorating.
He warned that governments often fall into the trap of viewing issues solely through the lens of power, then questioning why the public does not share the same perspective.
Rafizi stressed that surveys and data, including nationwide polling and big data sentiment analysis, are essential to understand the views of millions of Malaysians and to avoid operating in a political bubble.
Rafizi also cautioned against personal attacks such as labelling critics as sulking or narcissistic, saying such narratives echo arguments used during the 1998 political crisis.
He reiterated that institutional credibility, not personalities, should be the focus, arguing that the abuse of power to settle political rivalries undermines trust and threatens everyone.
He added that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim now carries an even greater responsibility to listen to criticism to ensure reform efforts go beyond slogans.
Rafizi warned that a defensive political culture that avoids issues and attacks critics could lead the government down the same path as previous administrations.
According to Rafizi, issues gain traction not because of who raises them, but because they resonate with the public.
He concluded that the matter is about governance, not personal grievances, and cautioned that failure to address problems could have serious political consequences well before the next general election.
