In a post on X today, Rafizi reflected on his last day at the ministry, thanking his team of policy officers for their efforts in implementing economic initiatives.

“I went into the office for the last time yesterday and today (Friday) to settle final matters, including clearing out my office,” he said.

He also said there were some on his team whom he had persuaded to leave their previous careers in order to serve in his office.

“They have been critical in translating my ideas into executable plans. Now, they will return to their respective fields,” he said.

Rafizi and natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad submitted their resignation letters on May 28.

However, Anwar said yesterday that while he had received the leave applications and resignation letters from the duo, he had only approved their applications to go on leave.

Rafizi is on leave until June 16 while Nik Nazmi’s leave ends on July 3.

Nik Nazmi, a two-term MP, failed to retain his PKR vice-president post while Rafizi lost the party’s deputy presidency to Nurul Izzah Anwar.

Separately, the New Straits Times reported that Nik Nazmi declined to comment on whether he is reconsidering his resignation.

He said he had deliberately worn a short-sleeved shirt to reflect his transition into more casual, ground-level engagements as an MP.

“I will have more time to spend when I go to my new job of being an MP again,” he was quoted as saying at the launch of Royal Selangor Eco Week 2025.