Aminuddin, who is also Negeri Sembilan menteri besar, said this was because he was a person who could progress in the political arena in this country.

“We should not lose a political figure who can truly struggle to ensure that changes can be carried out well.

“As a friend, I urge him to reconsider his intention so that the people in this country do not lose someone who is capable of giving his views, ideas and sentiments to see that democracy proceeds smoothly,” he told reporters.

He said this when asked to comment on Rafizi’s intention to retire from politics.

On Nov 15, Rafizi was reported to have said he was not interested in returning to active politics for the time being, saying that for the next three to four years, he only wanted to be an ordinary citizen.