'This is karma': Khalid Ibrahim's ex-aide weighs in on Rafizi's turmoil
Published: May 20, 2025 12:04 PM
Updated: 2:06 PM
Summary
- Faekah Husin, ex-aide to former Selangor menteri besar the late Khalid Ibrahim, reflects on the betrayal of her former boss during the “Kajang Move”.
- She prefers to forget the painful episode, calling the current attacks on PKR No 2 Rafizi Ramli as “karma”.
- Rafizi, once linked to the Kajang Move, now faces internal party strife and a challenge from Nurul Izzah Anwar, with observers noting parallels to Khalid’s downfall.
The late Khalid Ibrahim’s former political secretary Faekah Husin recalls the betrayal her boss endured in the infamous “Kajang Move”.
Faekah, however, refuses to dwell on the matter, saying she wants to forget it.
The former political secretary to the late Selangor menteri besar described the current internal attacks against PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli as nothing less than poetic justice.
“This is karma,” she declared.
Refusing to delve too deeply into the turmoil, Faekah told Sinar Harian she wishes to forget the betrayal that brought down Khalid (above).
“Let it remain a dark chapter in history that I myself am trying to forget. Most of the stories are already known by PKR members and the people of Selangor,” she said.
“I just want him (Khalid) to rest in peace and be placed among the righteous in the gardens of paradise,” she added.
Faekah Husin, ex-aide to former Selangor menteri besar the late Khalid Ibrahim
Rafizi has lashed out at individuals he accused of sowing discord while pretending to seek harmony.
The economy minister, who now faces a direct challenge from Nurul Izzah Anwar, daughter of PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, voiced his dismay over the culture of “backstabbing” within the party.
Observers, however, have seen parallels between Rafizi’s plight and the fate that once befell Khalid.
Khalid was unceremoniously sacked from PKR on Aug 9, 2014. This is believed to be over his refusal to step down as menteri besar.
PKR wanted to install then-party president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail - Anwar’s wife - in his place.
This was known as the “Kajang Move”, which was reportedly one of the strategies associated with Rafizi.
Rafizi has lashed out at individuals he accused of sowing discord while pretending to seek harmony.
The economy minister, who now faces a direct challenge from Nurul Izzah Anwar, daughter of PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, voiced his dismay over the culture of “backstabbing” within the party.
Observers, however, have seen parallels between Rafizi’s plight and the fate that once befell Khalid.
Khalid was unceremoniously sacked from PKR on Aug 9, 2014. This is believed to be over his refusal to step down as menteri besar.
PKR wanted to install then-party president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail - Anwar’s wife - in his place.
This was known as the “Kajang Move”, which was reportedly one of the strategies associated with Rafizi.
PKR incumbent deputy president Rafizi Ramli
A respected technocrat and former CEO of Guthrie Bhd Group, Khalid had been appointed as menteri besar on March 13, 2008. His tenure ended in turmoil when he submitted his resignation to Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on Aug 26, 2014.
However, the sultan rejected Wan Azizah as the sole candidate proposed by PKR, ultimately selecting Azmin Ali to succeed Khalid as menteri besar.
No debate
In a separate development, Sinar Harian reported PKR Women chief Fadhlina Sidek rejecting an invitation by Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail to debate on the direction and future of the party’s women’s wing.
Fadhlina said debating was not a priority at the moment as her main focus was on strengthening the party and supporting its president.
“My answer is the same as Nurul Izzah’s - there’s no need for it. Right now, our focus is on strengthening the party. All the initiatives we’ve undertaken are aimed at strengthening the party and showing full support for our president,” she said.
Rodziah, who is aligned with Rafizi, is contesting the position of PKR Women chief.
A respected technocrat and former CEO of Guthrie Bhd Group, Khalid had been appointed as menteri besar on March 13, 2008. His tenure ended in turmoil when he submitted his resignation to Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on Aug 26, 2014.
However, the sultan rejected Wan Azizah as the sole candidate proposed by PKR, ultimately selecting Azmin Ali to succeed Khalid as menteri besar.
No debate
In a separate development, Sinar Harian reported PKR Women chief Fadhlina Sidek rejecting an invitation by Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail to debate on the direction and future of the party’s women’s wing.
Fadhlina said debating was not a priority at the moment as her main focus was on strengthening the party and supporting its president.
“My answer is the same as Nurul Izzah’s - there’s no need for it. Right now, our focus is on strengthening the party. All the initiatives we’ve undertaken are aimed at strengthening the party and showing full support for our president,” she said.
Rodziah, who is aligned with Rafizi, is contesting the position of PKR Women chief.
Karma is not an Islamic concept.
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