Speaking to reporters at the Energy Asia 2025 conference, Anwar confirmed that the economy ministry would remain intact.

“I wish Rafizi all the best – he served exceptionally well in his role,” he said.

“I will determine, in due time, which minister or ministry will take over these responsibilities.”

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

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. Anwar is the PKR president.

Anwar previously said he had received the duo’s leave applications and resignation letters, but had only approved their applications to go on leave.

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

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

The New Straits Times meanwhile reported that Nik Nazmi had declined to comment on whether he was reconsidering his resignation.