Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli announced that he will determine whether to establish a new political party within the next two months.
The Pandan MP emphasized that this would not be a unilateral move, as he is currently evaluating the most effective methods to advance the reform agenda.
Speaking to reporters after an anti-Azam Baki rally in Kuala Lumpur, he noted that he is still considering whether these changes are best pursued from within his current party or through an external platform.
He had previously promised his associates that a final decision would be reached in June following thorough consultations.
Collective assessment over individual ambition
The Member of Parliament stressed that his decision carries significant weight for his colleagues at both the parliamentary and division levels.
He maintained that the move is not driven by a desire for power, but rather a collective commitment to seeing meaningful national changes.
The relationship between the Pandan MP and the PKR leadership has been under scrutiny since he was not re-elected as deputy president last May.
Since then, he has maintained a critical stance toward both the government and his own party leadership.
Navigating internal challenges in Pandan
Internal friction recently escalated following claims that there were attempts to force a by-election in his constituency. This followed several calls for his resignation due to his public critiques.
While he has previously hinted at the possibility of defending his Pandan seat independently after the dissolution of Parliament, he had earlier dismissed the idea of joining a third force.
In a recent development at the Pandan PKR annual general meeting, he narrowly survived a motion to remove him as the division chief.
The motion was defeated with 42 members voting against his removal or suspension, while 34 members supported the move to oust him.
