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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Tengku Zafrul replacing me? Please pray that I stay as Selangor MB while you're on Haj, Amirudin tells minister
GOMBAK, May 31 – Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has today downplayed speculation that Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz's entry into PKR was part of a plan to replace him The PKR vice-president also jokingly said he had asked Tengku Zafrul to pray for his job security while the latter is performing the Haj in Mecca. 'In my view, it's a long shot. I don't think that path is likely, as it would require a by-election,' he was quoted saying by Kosmo!, referring to Tengku Zafrul replacing him. 'We only have about two and a half years left in the term, so there isn't much room to manoeuvre. We'll have to monitor any developments.' Amirudin reiterated PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh's statement that the party has yet to receive an official membership application from Tengku Zafrul. He noted that Zafrul's inclusion in PKR would strengthen the party and improve collaborative efforts, citing past cooperation when Zafrul was finance minister. 'Now, as the minister of investment, trade and industry, we're also collaborating in sectors such as aerospace and semiconductors. 'We already have a strong working relationship, and I believe it will only improve,' he said. Amirudin also said discussions had been held with Umno to establish mutual understanding following Tengku Zafrul's decision to leave the party. 'There had been talk of Tengku Zafrul joining since last year. I believe an understanding can or has been reached — I'm not fully informed on that matter,' he added. Yesterday, Tengku Zafrul said he has resigned from Umno and announced plans to apply for membership in political ally PKR. The investment, trade and industry minister is also vacating his seat on the Umno Supreme Council as well as his position as its Kota Raja division chief.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
PKR to consider unity govt partners' input on Tengku Zafrul's membership bid
PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said Tengku Zafrul Aziz's application, if accepted, will go through the central leadership council. PETALING JAYA : PKR will consider input from grassroots members and its partners in the unity government when evaluating any membership application, including one from Tengku Zafrul Aziz, says party secretary-general Fuziah Salleh. Fuziah said the party has not received any official application from Tengku Zafrul despite his statement on social media indicating his intention to join PKR. 'For the record, all applications to join PKR must be submitted online,' she said in a statement today. 'Each application will go through the usual process. Once submitted online, it will be processed and tabled at a central leadership council (MPP) meeting. 'The application will be duly considered before a decision is made, taking into account various perspectives, including those of our partners in the unity government and opinions from the grassroots.' Tengku Zafrul, the current investment, trade and industry minister, had announced his resignation from Umno and said he would be applying to join PKR, citing 'compatibility and suitability'. He was previously an Umno Supreme Council member and head of the Kota Raja Umno division. Tengku Zafrul was appointed as a senator and minister under the administrations of Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Anwar Ibrahim. He contested the Kuala Selangor parliamentary seat in the last general election, but did not win. Fuziah also extended well wishes to Tengku Zafrul, who is set to perform the hajj pilgrimage this season. 'PKR prays for his safe journey and return,' she said in the same statement.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
PKR: Tengku Zafrul hasn't applied to join yet despite Umno exit announcement, must go through proper vetting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 – PKR today said that it has yet to receive an official membership application from Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, despite his recent announcement that he is leaving Umno to join the party, Its secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said all membership applications must be submitted online and would undergo the party's standard vetting process before being deliberated by the central leadership council. 'The application will then be processed and presented at the party's central leadership council meeting,' she said in a press statement here. 'It will be thoroughly considered before a decision is made, taking into account various perspectives, including the views of our allies in the Unity government and grassroots.' Fuziah also mentioned that she had been informed of Tengku Zafrul's upcoming Haj pilgrimage and wished him a safe journey. Yesterday, Tengku Zafrul said he has resigned from Umno and announced plans to apply for membership in political ally PKR. The investment, trade and industry minister is also vacating his seat on the Umno Supreme Council as well as his position as its Kota Raja division chief. Lsat night, Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki also said the party had yet to officially receive the letter of resignation from Tengku Zafrul. Tengku Zafrul previously said that he had joined Umno back in 1997. He served as CIMB Group chief executive for six years before resigning from his post after being appointed senator and the country's finance minister in 2020. He had contested the Kuala Selangor parliamentary seat in the 15th general election but was defeated by Parti Amanah Negara's Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Umno yet to receive Tengku Zafrul's resignation letter, says Asyraf Wajdi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Umno has yet to officially receive the letter of resignation from supreme council member Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, said secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. In a statement tonight, Asyraf Wajdi said Umno takes seriously the intention of the Kota Raja Umno Division chief to resign in order to join Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). 'It is highly inappropriate for any party within the Unity Government to accept membership applications from members of other parties indiscriminately. 'This is to avoid disharmony among the parties in the Unity Government coalition, which could fuel ongoing prejudice and suspicion regarding the level of solidarity, sincerity and trust among grassroots members,' he said. Meanwhile, PKR secretary-general Dr Fuziah Salleh told Bernama she would comment on the matter yesterday. Earlier yesterday, Tengku Zafrul announced his resignation as Umno Supreme Council member, Kota Raja Umno Division chief, and Umno member. He also conveyed his intention to join PKR to president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Fuziah. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Fuziah, Leong to serve as interim PKR sec-gen, treasurer
PKR's secretary-general Fuziah Salleh and treasurer-general William Leong did not contest in the party's recent central leadership polls. PETALING JAYA : Former Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh and Selayang MP William Leong will continue serving as PKR's secretary-general and treasurer-general, respectively, pending new appointments to the posts. PKR's political bureau said Fuziah and Leong, who did not contest in the party's recent central leadership elections, will continue to hold the posts until appointments to the new central leadership council are made. Similarly, it said Mustapha Sakmud will continue to lead Sabah PKR in the interim, while Peto Galim will remain the state chapter's election director. The bureau said this was to ensure continuity as PKR prepares for the upcoming state election, which must be held by the end of the year. 'The deputy president and all four vice-presidents have been given specific tasks to ensure the victory of the party and our allies in the unity government (in the state election),' it said in a statement. ADVERTISEMENT VIDCRUNCH Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Quality Auto Back 360p 240p 144p Auto Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x / Skip Ads by The PKR political bureau meeting was chaired by party president Anwar Ibrahim, who was joined by his deputy, Nurul Izzah Anwar, and the four vice-presidents. The bureau said the meeting also discussed a series of policies that will be implemented by the government, as well as their potential impact on the cost of living. However, it did not elaborate on what these policies were. 'Follow-up actions were also discussed to ensure the party will always prioritise the people's interests,' it said.
