Rafizi said he isn’t two-faced like the party’s former deputy president Azmin Ali, who was said to be one of the key players behind the Sheraton Move that led to the downfall of the Pakatan Harapan government in February 2020.

“Mr President, remember this, I’m not the type to make sweet promises and then stab you in the back.

“I may be outspoken but I’m no Azmin. I’ve already proven that I have no interest in becoming a minister,” Rafizi said in his speech at the PKR congress.

The former Pandan MP said he would continue to be firm with the party and that his words will “never be sweet” because whatever he says serves as a reminder to PKR.

Rafizi added that he doesn’t aim to please but only wants to be judged based on his work and efforts.

Earlier, Anwar told delegates at the PKR congress to focus their attention on battling “thieves and the corrupt”, instead of trying to exploit the seeming rift between him and his deputy.

Stating that Rafizi is known for his controversial views, Anwar insisted that he was not hurt by the former Pandan MP’s criticism of him.

Yesterday, Anwar shrugged off jibes thrown his way by Rafizi, but stressed that such matters are better discussed behind closed doors.

He said there was also no need for Rafizi to use the congress to voice his negative views about him.

Anwar added that the congress was better served with delegates discussing positive issues such as strengthening the party and trying to reach a consensus on unresolved matters.