Did Rafizi, Nurul Izzah, and Khairy discuss forming a new political party?

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Rafizi Ramli Denies Discussion of New Party Formation with Nurul Izzah Anwar and Khairy Jamaluddin

PKR's Rafizi Ramli has explicitly denied any discussions regarding the formation of a new political party involving himself, Nurul Izzah Anwar, and Umno's Khairy Jamaluddin. He stated that their recent meeting was casual, with Khairy demonstrating Instagram filters and Nurul Izzah sharing parenting advice. This clarification came after speculation arose following a photograph of the trio shared on social media.
Casual Meeting Amidst Speculation

The suggestion of a new party emerged after a former Selangor Amanah election bureau chief, Jaafar Samsuddin, was quoted by Berita Harian as not ruling out the possibility of a youth-led party formed by the three politicians. This speculation gained traction following a photograph posted by Rafizi on December 10, which indicated that he, Nurul Izzah, and Khairy occasionally met for lunch. The timing of this speculation was amplified by Nurul Izzah's earlier announcement regarding her relinquishment of various government and party positions.
Social Media Interaction and Debunking

Rafizi took to Twitter to directly address the rumours, tagging Berita Harian and stating, "Absolutely no talk about jumping or forming new party." He humorously elaborated that Khairy was teaching him how to use Instagram filters, while Nurul Izzah was sharing tips related to their children's schooling. Rafizi, who is 41 years old, further quipped that he offered advice on "how to be fat." This tweet was subsequently retweeted by Khairy Jamaluddin, a prominent figure who has been critical of his own party's leadership.
Context of Political Landscape

The speculation also arose in the context of the political landscape following the Barisan Nasional's loss of power in the May general election. Khairy Jamaluddin, the former Umno Youth chief, had been a vocal critic of his party's leadership. The former Selangor Amanah election bureau chief's comments highlighted Rafizi's perceived appeal to young voters and Khairy's critical stance within Umno as potential factors that could lead to such a political alliance.

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