Kuala Lumpur: Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has resigned as Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, effective July 4. In a statement, Nik Nazmi revealed that he had submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, stating that he would be on leave from the following day until July 3.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Nik Nazmi has served as Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change since December 2022. During his tenure, he implemented significant reforms, including amendments to the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) and enhanced transparency in the reporting of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).

Nik Nazmi cited his failure to retain the vice-president post in the recent Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) election as a key reason for his resignation. He expressed deep appreciation for the civil servants, his office team, and various stakeholders who supported the implementation of important reforms.

The recent PKR election was highly competitive, with 11 candidates vying for the vice-presidency, a position Nik Nazmi was unable to retain.