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Focus Malaysia
12-08-2025
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Will Ampang remain a safe PKR seat after turncoat-natured Tengku Zafrul's parachuting
THAT Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has recently joined the Ampang PKR division has been seen as a strategic move to eventually succeed Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail who is aligned to the party's former deputy president and Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. This follows a confirmation by PKR secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh that the party's Central Leadership Council has approved the application of the former UMNO supreme council member in a meeting on July 26. For the record, Tengku Zafrul whose second and final senatorship term is expiring on Dec 2 'desperately' needs to win a parliamentary level election lest he will have to step down from his current Cabinet portfolio. 'Why Ampang? Why not Tanjung Karang, Sabak Bernam or Putrajaya? There're also Lembah Pantai and Bandar Tun Razak. Why? Muahahahaha….' reacted environmentalist MokcikMagic (@KlutzyKucing) to Tengku Zafrul's joining the Ampang PKR division. Kenapa Ampang?? Kenapa tidak Tanjung Karang, Sabak Bernam atau Putrajaya? Lembah Pantai & Bandar Tun Razak pun ada. Kenapa? Muahahahaha…. — MokcikMagic (@KlutzyKucing) August 9, 2025 In a nutshell, Ampang (formerly Ampang Jaya) which state constituencies comprised Bukit Antarabangsa and Lembah Jaya has been deemed a Pakatan Harapan (PH) stronghold with incumbent MP Rodziah having retained the seat after its three-term MP Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin 'jumped ship' to Bersatu following the Sheraton Move incident. What is obvious from a strategic stand-point is that Ampang is deemed a 'safe seat' for PKR while Tengku Zafrul is seen as a potential MP candidate to replace Rodziah come the 16th General Election (GE16). Moreover, some PKR insiders also perceived the move as a 'cleansing exercise' of former economy minister Rafizi's Team Hiruk with a pro-Team Damai candidate aligned to reigning deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar. Many political observers also hit out at Tengku Zafrul's turncoat tendencies with one regarding him as both a 'survivor' for having outlived PM8 Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and PM9 Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, hence qualifying him as 'a PM in the making that can't even win a seat, always need backdoor help'. Another berated Tengku Zafrul for having no principle with his obvious portrayal of opportunist behaviour while one foresees 'the eventual destruction of PKR from the inside'. Sone seemingly Rafizi backers reckoned that Ampang 'would cease to be a PKR stronghold' with Tengku Zafrul having parachuted there with one commenter suggested 'passing him the PAS application form given the moment PKR loses, he may need a new party'. Truth seeker FreeMalaysian (@FreeMsian) reminded Ampang voters that they have one task in hand come GE16 which is 'to vote anyone other than Tengku Zafrul' as he alluded to 'numerous scandals when he was the key in the previous (backdoor) government'. 'Instead of being investigated, Anwar (Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) rewarded him with a cabinet post,' lamented FreeMalaysian. Ampang voters. You have one task. That is to vote anyone other than Tengku Zafrul. — FreeMalaysian (@FreeMsian) August 10, 2025 In light of Tengku Zafrul's 'historical' loss under the UMNO-Barisan Nasional (BN) ticket for the Kuala Selangor parliamentary seat in GE15 (to current Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad), some cheeky commenters wondered why not he is parachuted to PMX's deemed fortress of Permatang Pauh. – Aug 12, 2025 Main image credit: Agenda Daily
The Sun
09-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Tengku Zafrul joins Ampang PKR division after leaving UMNO
OSAKA: Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has officially joined PKR as a member of its Ampang division. The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister revealed his application was approved two weeks ago during a party leadership meeting. 'I don't remember the exact date (the application was accepted), but it was during a meeting of the party's Central Leadership Council (MPP) two weeks ago,' he told Malaysian media at Expo 2025 Osaka. Tengku Zafrul had announced his resignation from UMNO on May 30 before expressing interest in joining PKR. In his resignation letter, he stepped down as UMNO Supreme Council member and Kota Raja division chief. The minister shared the update while visiting the Malaysia Pavilion during his working trip to Japan. - Bernama
New Straits Times
08-08-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Tengku Zafrul joins Ampang PKR division
OSAKA: Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has confirmed that his application to join PKR was accepted two weeks ago. The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said he is now a member of the Ampang PKR division. "I don't remember the exact date my application was accepted, but it was during a meeting of the party's Central Leadership Council (MPP) two weeks ago," he told Malaysian media here today during a visit to the Malaysia Pavilion in conjunction with Expo 2025 Osaka. On May 30, Tengku Zafrul announced his resignation from Umno.
Sinar Daily
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Anwar casts ballot in PKR central leadership polls
Today's voting is to elect the members of the Central Leadership Council (MPP), the Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Leadership Council, and the Wanita Keadilan Leadership Council which runs from 8 am to 5 pm. 23 May 2025 02:21pm Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Photo by Bernama JOHOR BAHRU - Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) President and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today cast his vote in person in the party's central leadership election at the Berjaya Waterfront Hotel here. Anwar arrived at the polling centre, which also serves as the venue for the 2024/2025 PKR Youth (AMK) National Congress, at about 12.07 pm, accompanied by PKR advisory council chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Also present were PKR secretary-general Dr Fuziah Salleh, information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, and Election Committee (JPP) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Dr Wan Azizah also cast her vote. After voting, Anwar spent some time mingling with PKR delegates and election staff. Today's voting is to elect the members of the Central Leadership Council (MPP), the Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Leadership Council, and the Wanita Keadilan Leadership Council which runs from 8 am to 5 pm. A total of 32,030 delegates are eligible to vote, comprising 22,936 online voters and 9,094 physical voters. In addition to the Berjaya Waterfront Hotel, physical voting is also held at the PKR Wanita's Congress at the Danga Bay Convention Centre. For Sabah and Sarawak, physical voting is also taking place at the International Technology and Commercial Centre (ITCC) in Penampang and the Penview Convention Centre in Kuching, respectively. This election sees a total of 251 candidates contesting - 104 for the Central Leadership Council, 85 for the AMK Council and 62 for the Wanita's Council. The Prime Minister is unopposed for the position of president, while the deputy president post features a one-on-one contest between Nurul Izzah Anwar and incumbent, Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. For the vice-president posts, 12 candidates are in the running, including four incumbents - Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, and Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Meanwhile, Muhammad Kamil remains unchallenged for the position of AMK chief, while the PKR Wanita's chief post sees a straight fight between Education Minister and incumbent Fadhlina Sidek and Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail. Dr Zaliha earlier said the results of the party's new leadership election are expected to be known as early as tonight or by 2.30 pm tomorrow. Anwar is scheduled to officiate the 2024/2025 PKR National Congress at 9.25 pm tonight at the Persada International Convention Centre here, which will be attended by party leadership and delegates. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar: Political appointments not abuse of power
JOHOR BARU: Political appointments that elevate qualified individuals should not be seen as an abuse of power but as rightful recognition of those who have contributed to a party's success, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said such appointments are a form of reward earned through sacrifice and dedication to the party's struggle to form the government. "There are many unsung individuals who voluntarily gave up their jobs and spent their savings to support the party's fight to become the ruling government," he said during his winding-up speech at the PKR National Congress 2025 here today. "I remember a former civil servant known as Pak Kudus from Tanjung Karang. He was among the first to support me after I was dismissed from office, surviving on a pension of just RM1,800 a month. "There were also academics and medical specialists who lost their jobs for backing me, burning through hundreds of thousands of ringgit without ever asking for anything in return. They chose to live out the rest of their lives modestly. "We must offer positions to qualified individuals as a gesture of appreciation for their decades of commitment and sacrifice," said Anwar. The PKR president and Tambun MP also emphasised that PKR remains one of the few political parties with a truly multiracial composition, and that all segments of society would be given equal rights and opportunities. "God willing, we will support those who have fought for the party. We are a serious multiracial party. While the core may be majority Malay and Bumiputera, the party represents all ethnic groups. "Even Chinese and Indian members have been elevated to the post of vice-president by Malay PKR members," he said. Anwar also praised the maturity of PKR delegates, noting that they could distinguish capable leaders deserving of elevation, regardless of any pre-arranged cai (slates) during party elections. "Delegates didn't care about the cai. Some groups brought in slates, but the results for the Central Leadership Council (MPP) elections turned out differently. "This is the difference between the two groups, and both have been embraced," he added. Commenting on the outcome of the party elections yesterday, Anwar said he was confident in the new leadership's ability to carry out their responsibilities, uphold the party's mission, and take it to greater heights.
