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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
தெங்கு சஃப்ருல் கையெழுத்திட்ட உறுதிமொழி அமல்படுத்த முடியவில்லை
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz speaks at a press conference after the conclusion of the ASEAN Economic Community Council meeting today. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Malaysian Minister's Party Switch Bid to Test Ruling Coalition
Malaysia's Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz said he is switching political parties, in a move set to test the relationship between two of the partners in the nation's ruling coalition. Zafrul, 51, is leaving the United Malays National Organization to become a member of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's People's Justice Party.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Resign as minister too, Akmal tells Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz should also resign as a minister following his resignation from Umno, says Datuk Dr Akmal Salleh. The Umno youth chief said party members were overjoyed by the news and claimed that his membership was uninvited. "He should have resigned from his ministerial post as well. "And to PKR, I hope you can accept Tengku Zafrul as a member to prove how 'loyal' you are in your friendship with Umno. "Umno members are overjoyed by this news. He came uninvited, and his departure is not mourned. Umno is a party for all of us," he said in a Facebook post. Earlier today, Zafrul announced that he submitted his resignation from all posts in Umno, along with his membership in the party. The investment, trade and industry minister said he had also expressed his intention to join PKR. He said after much self-reflection and consideration of various factors, he has decided to do so due to "compatibility and suitability." Tengku Zafrul is serving his second term in the Dewan Negara.
Daily Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Tengku Zafrul quits Umno, set to join PKR
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 Text Size: KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz has officially resigned from Umno, stepping down as a Supreme Council member, Kota Raja Division Chief, and party member ending his political journey with Umno which began in 1997. He said the decision was not made lightly and came after extensive reflection and consultations, including with the Umno President. In a statement at 9pm today, he said "compatibility and suitability" were key factors and that the move was made after deep personal consideration. He also revealed that he has informed the leadership of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) of his intention to join the party and will undergo the standard membership application process. Zafrul expressed gratitude to Umno members and supporters for their unwavering backing throughout his time in the party. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia ready to lead partnerships to address supply chain disruptions: Tengku Zafrul
KLANG: Malaysia is ready to foster and lead regional partnerships to tackle the challenges posed by supply chain disruptions stemming from geopolitical tensions, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz. Malaysia recently concluded the Asean-GCC-China Summit, which highlighted Asean's unity and ability to address global challenges effectively, Tengku Zafrul said. "This summit sent a clear message to the world: Asean is open for business, and we are ready to lead in building a more resilient and interconnected global economy," he said at the groundbreaking ceremony of YCH Group's Supply Chain City Malaysia (SCC MY) today. He added that Asean, guided by Malaysia's leadership, is ready to tackle critical issues including supply chain disruptions, digital transformation and climate change. "We are working closely with our Asean partners to implement the Asean Comprehensive Recovery Framework (ACRF), which aims to ensure a robust and sustainable recovery from the economic impacts of recent global crises. "One of our key priorities is to enhance the Asean Single Window (ASW), a digital platform that streamlines trade processes across member states," he added. Tengku Zafrul said by reducing bureaucracy and enhancing trade efficiency, the ASW will be instrumental in reinforcing regional supply chains and increasing intra-Asean trade, which presently makes up nearly 25 per cent of total Asean trade. He added that Malaysia is leading the development of the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), aimed at harmonising digital trade regulations and encouraging cross-border e-commerce. "This initiative will not only enhance digital connectivity but also create new opportunities for businesses and consumers across the region," Tengku Zafrul said. Singapore-based YCH held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its largest supply chain facility in Bandar Bukit Raja, Selangor. Situated within Sime Darby Property Bhd's Bukit Raja township, the RM500 million project demonstrates YCH's strong long-term commitment to advancing Malaysia's role in regional supply chain development.
