Ramadan is over, set a date, ‘Lim Sian See’ tells Rafizi

Economy minister Rafizi Ramli previously accused social media influencer ‘Lim Sian See’ of having a ‘sense of entitlement’ in expecting to be featured on his podcast. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: Social media influencer “Lim Sian See” has again reminded Rafizi Ramli of the invitation to appear on his podcast, citing the timeline previously suggested by the economy minister.

“Lim” said Rafizi had told him on X to wait until after Ramadan. With the Raya celebrations over, Rafizi should set a date, he said.

“I’m not demanding to appear on the podcast this week or next, but I would like a date to be set, at the very least,” Lim told FMT.

On Feb 19, Rafizi said he wanted to invite “Lim”, Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi and former Umno Supreme Council member Isham Jalil to his podcast as he was keen to hear their ideas on revitalising the economy.

Rafizi also said he wanted to “unveil the person behind the persona who was in charge of the campaign defending 1MDB”, the scandal-plagued state investment arm.

The minister had said he would seek feedback from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his deputy Ahmad Zahid Hamidi before inviting the trio to his podcast.

“Lim” had accepted the challenge and requested a one-on-one session with Rafizi.

On March 5, however, Rafizi told “Lim” to wait until after Ramadan to arrange for an appearance on his podcast, after “Lim” said he was still waiting for Rafizi’s camp to get in touch with him about the matter and raised questions over the delay.

Rafizi said he had been on medical leave until March 1 following a spinal operation two weeks earlier, and that he had a lot to catch up on.

He also accused “Lim” of having a “sense of entitlement” in expecting to be featured on the podcast.

“Lim” said he hoped that Rafizi would not brand him as entitled again for dropping “a gentle reminder” about appearing on the podcast.

“It’s about him keeping a promise, really. If he’s not keen on having me on the show, he should just make it known.”