Warded in hospital, Rafizi Ramli says ready to debate 1MDB 'propaganda characters'
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli (pic) called out former Umno Supreme Council member Isham Jalil and Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi and a political analyst who goes by Liam Sian See for constantly berating the government despite them being in a union with Umno. ― Bernama pic
Monday, 19 Feb 2024 2:41 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR Feb 19 — Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today said that he is ready to meet with the "characters" whom he said were behind defending 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) propaganda and have been constantly attacking him and other federal government leaders.
He said he would do so once he get the blessings of both Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
In a statement on X, Rafizi called out former Umno Supreme Council member Isham Jalil and Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi and a political analyst who goes by Liam Sian See for constantly berating the government despite them being in a union with Umno.
“These three constantly degrade me and the Madani government whereas in the past they were staunch supporters of Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
“Their actions have brought high praise from the opposition Perikatan Nasional (PN) but none of them dared to come on YBM to debate me on how to help the country’s economy,” Rafizi said referring to his podcast Yang Bakar Menteri.
“Once I get the blessings of both the prime minister and his deputy I will expose the true identity of the people behind the 1MDB propaganda campaign all these while who been hiding behind the name Lim Sian See,” said the 46-year-old who is currently hospitalised for several ailments.
“This invite goes out to Ish Jalil and Puad Zarkashi as well. I would like to know what their ideas are on how to help the country through these challenging economic times,” he added.
Isham was sacked from Umno in December last year following his actions which were deemed to be a threat to the party.
Puad, who is still an Umno member, on the other hand has been criticising Rafizi’s performance as minister.
He was reprimanded by Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki but remained defiant.
Monday, 19 Feb 2024 2:41 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR Feb 19 — Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today said that he is ready to meet with the "characters" whom he said were behind defending 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) propaganda and have been constantly attacking him and other federal government leaders.
He said he would do so once he get the blessings of both Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
In a statement on X, Rafizi called out former Umno Supreme Council member Isham Jalil and Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi and a political analyst who goes by Liam Sian See for constantly berating the government despite them being in a union with Umno.
“These three constantly degrade me and the Madani government whereas in the past they were staunch supporters of Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
“Their actions have brought high praise from the opposition Perikatan Nasional (PN) but none of them dared to come on YBM to debate me on how to help the country’s economy,” Rafizi said referring to his podcast Yang Bakar Menteri.
“Once I get the blessings of both the prime minister and his deputy I will expose the true identity of the people behind the 1MDB propaganda campaign all these while who been hiding behind the name Lim Sian See,” said the 46-year-old who is currently hospitalised for several ailments.
“This invite goes out to Ish Jalil and Puad Zarkashi as well. I would like to know what their ideas are on how to help the country through these challenging economic times,” he added.
Isham was sacked from Umno in December last year following his actions which were deemed to be a threat to the party.
Puad, who is still an Umno member, on the other hand has been criticising Rafizi’s performance as minister.
He was reprimanded by Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki but remained defiant.
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It’s a date, ‘Lim Sian See’ tells Rafizi
Social media influencer responds to economy minister Rafizi Ramli’s plans to expose Lim’s true identity.
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It’s a date, ‘Lim Sian See’ tells Rafizi
Social media influencer responds to economy minister Rafizi Ramli’s plans to expose Lim’s true identity.
Rafizi Ramli claimed ‘Lim Sian See’ was in charge of the campaign defending 1MDB, the scandal-plagued state investment arm. (X pic)
PETALING JAYA: Social media influencer “Lim Sian See” has accepted Rafizi Ramli’s challenge after the economy minister claimed he wanted to reveal Lim’s true identity on his podcast.
In a Facebook post, Lim said “it’s a date”, to Rafizi’s invite to appear on the podcast.
“I hope one of Rafizi’s Facebook admins will reach out to me via messenger for arrangements.”
“Lim” said this after Rafizi said he wanted to “unveil the person behind the persona who was in charge of the campaign defending 1MDB”, the scandal-plagued state investment arm.
PETALING JAYA: Social media influencer “Lim Sian See” has accepted Rafizi Ramli’s challenge after the economy minister claimed he wanted to reveal Lim’s true identity on his podcast.
In a Facebook post, Lim said “it’s a date”, to Rafizi’s invite to appear on the podcast.
“I hope one of Rafizi’s Facebook admins will reach out to me via messenger for arrangements.”
“Lim” said this after Rafizi said he wanted to “unveil the person behind the persona who was in charge of the campaign defending 1MDB”, the scandal-plagued state investment arm.
“Lim” had offered to appear on Rafizi’s podcast on three separate occasions in the past, adding that he was willing to reveal his identity for the chance to exchange views with the minister.
Earlier today, in a Facebook post, Rafizi said he wanted to invite “Lim”, Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi and former Umno Supreme Council member Isham Jalil to his podcast as he was keen on listening to their ideas on revitalising the economy.
Rafizi also accused “Lim”, Puad and Isham of being the opposition’s hitman as the trio constantly attacked him and the government.
However, Rafizi said, he would get Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his deputy Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s feedback first on inviting the trio to his podcast and hopefully, would be able to have them on this show next month.
In response, “Lim” requested an exclusive session with Rafizi.
“I would like a one-on-one as I have many questions to ask.”
Separately, Rafizi revealed that he had to be hospitalised for two weeks having undergone spinal surgery recently, and would only return to office in March.
He also said that he suffered a heart attack last October, but felt that it was not due to any work-related stress.
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