In a post on X today, Rafizi said both of them had taken time to carefully consider various views and factors in determining the next chapter of their political journey.

“I welcome Malaysians from across the country and from all walks of life who wish to advance a progressive political movement to join us at this event,” he said.

The public event, which is also expected to be livestreamed, is scheduled to take place at the PJ Performing Arts Centre at 2pm.

In a separate post on X, Nik Nazmi said Malaysians needed politics that was progressive, moderate, and truly people-centred.

“Come, let’s rebuild hope for Malaysia!” he said.

Rafizi and Nik Nazmi resigned as economy minister and natural resources and environmental sustainability minister, respectively, in May 2025.

This came after Rafizi lost the PKR deputy president’s post to Nurul Izzah Anwar in the party elections. His running mate, Nik Nazmi, also failed to retain his vice-presidency.

In April, Rafizi said he would decide on forming a new political party within the next two months, adding it would not be a unilateral decision.

He had also said he was still looking into the best way to push for reforms, whether within the party or outside of it.

Rafizi’s ties with the PKR leadership turned frosty after the PKR polls in May 2025 and he has been publicly critical of the government and the party since.

He claimed that PKR was seeking to force a by-election in his constituency, after multiple calls were made for him to resign over his criticism of the government and the party.

Rafizi has hinted at leaving PKR after Parliament is dissolved and to defend his Pandan seat.

He survived an attempt to remove him as Pandan PKR chief at the division’s annual general meeting in April. Forty-two division members voted against the motion to sack or suspend him as Pandan PKR chief – just eight more than the 34 who were for it.