Former youth and sports minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has rebutted Padang Rengas MP Nazri Abdul Aziz who made him an example of a failed parliamentarian.

Contrary to Nazri's claim, Syed Saddiq pointed out that he did not quit Bersatu to form the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda), but was instead fired for rejecting the party's support in the formation of the previous PN government.

"When did I (party) hop? I was fired by the party because I rejected...