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Malaysian Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz Quits UMNO to Join Ruling PKR
- On May 30, 2025, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, who serves as Malaysia’s minister overseeing investment, trade, and industry, resigned from UMNO and declared his plan to join Parti Keadilan Rakyat at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
- Tengku Zafrul said he made the decision after deep consideration, seeking advice from UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and others, emphasizing compatibility and suitability.
- He stepped down from his positions within Umno, including his role on the party’s supreme council and as leader of the Kota Raja division, requested time to dedicate to his upcoming Haj pilgrimage, and conveyed his thanks and apologies to his supporters.
- PKR secretary-general Dr Fuziah Salleh stated the party had yet to receive Tengku Zafrul's official membership application, while UMNO's quota of seven ministerial posts prompted calls for reinstatement after his resignation.
- Tengku Zafrul's defection followed other ministerial resignations and could affect his ministerial post allocated under UMNO's quota, with his continued tenure depending on future parliamentary election outcomes.
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Malaysian Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz quits UMNO to join ruling PKR
SINGAPORE: Malaysia’s Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz announced his decision on Friday (May 30) to quit the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), and join Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). Tengku Zafrul’s defection comes just day
Zafrul can strengthen Keadilan, especially in Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s intention to join Parti Keadilan Rakyat (Keadilan), if accepted, could further strengthen the party, especially in Selangor, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He expressed confidence that he and the investment, trade and industry minister could forge even stronger cooperation if they were in the same party. “I believe we can work closely together. In fact, we already have a…
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