Rafizi summoned to Bukit Aman over ‘corporate mafia’ remarks, cancels Melaka campaign event

KUALA LUMPUR, November 3 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has been summoned to Bukit Aman to provide a statement regarding allegations of a corporate mafia and a RM9.5 million payment concerning PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. In a Facebook post, Rafizi was directed to appear at 10am for investigations under Sections 500 and 505 of the Penal Code, pertaining to criminal defamation and statements conducive to public mischief.

The investigation stems from a police report filed on October 22 following a speech he gave in Selayang two days prior. Rafizi expressed respect for the officers' duties but stated he would cancel his Melaka campaign event and return to Kuala Lumpur to deliver his statement. He alleged that the PKR-led government is using similar legal provisions to intimidate him when he raises concerns about the corporate mafia and Ramanan.

Rafizi drew parallels to previous legal proceedings he faced, including acquittals in cases involving 1MDB, Tabung Haji, Felda, and NFC. He challenged Ramanan to take legal action against him if the minister wanted to exonerate him over the RM9.5 million bribery allegation, which Ramanan has denied. Rafizi initiated legal action against Ramanan over the dispute and maintained that Bersama Malaysia would continue addressing the alleged corporate mafia despite legal pressures.