Zahid says he is on good terms with Tengku Zafrul

New Straits Times

a day ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he is on good terms with Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, despite the latter's departure from the party.
Zahid, who is also the deputy prime minister, said that while they now represent different political parties, such differences must be set aside in a professional manner.
Asked if his relationship with Tengku Zafrul was good, Zahid indicated that it was.
"There's just no kissing," he said in jest to reporters after attending the 2025 Women in Export Forum here today.
He added that both parties understand the clear boundary that political considerations must be set aside when it comes to managing organisations and, more importantly, governing the nation, particularly in matters of the economy and trade.
Meanwhile, in his earlier speech, Zahid said that differing political views must now be set aside, emphasising that what matters most is the national agenda and the agenda for women.
"When I was instructed by Tan Sri Sharizat to attend today's event, I had no choice but to come.
"When she asked me whether this programme should proceed, given that the investment, trade and industry minister is no longer from the same party as me, my response was spontaneous… Party affiliation is a separate matter and we must set it aside.
"We must act professionally... put aside politics, set aside differences," he
said.
On May 30, Tengku Zafrul said he had submitted his resignation from all posts in Umno, along with his membership in the party, and had expressed an intention to join PKR.